PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID USP POW

Appearance

White to off-white crystalline powder

Description

Despite the lack of any recognized syndromes of PABA deficiency in humans, many claims of benefit are made by commercial suppliers of PABA as a nutritional supplement. Benefit is claimed for fatigue, irritability, depression, weeping eczema (moist eczema), scleroderma (premature hardening of skin), patchy pigment loss in skin (vitiligo), and premature grey hair

Function

PABA is an intermediate in the synthesis of folate by bacteria, plants, and fungi. The potassium salt is used as a drug against fibrotic skin disorders, such as Peyronie's disease, under the trade name Potaba.

Synonyms

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid USP Pow; 4-Aminobenzoic acid; para-Aminobenzoic acid; PABA; Vitamin Bx; Bacterial vitamin H1

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is air and light sensitive.

Packages

50 Gram Bottle
250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
25 kg. Bag
25 kg. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Pharmaceutical

Product Class

Vitamins
intermediate
nutritional supplements

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 60000 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: 187 - 189 øC (369 - 372 øF)
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 137.14 g/mol