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Para Aminobenzoic Acid

What is Para Aminobenzoic Acid?

Para aminobenzoic acid also known as 4-Aminobenzoic acid is a white crystalline substance that is only slightly soluble in water. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group and a carboxylic acid. [1]


History

Unknown

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Products containing Para Aminobenzoic Acid


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. 4-Aminobenzoic acid - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 PABA
Para Amino Benzoic Acid
Para Aminobenzoate

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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