Potassium p-aminobenzoate
Agent Name
Potassium p-aminobenzoate
CAS Number
138-84-1
Formula
C7-H7-N-O2.K
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Aminobenzoate potassium [USP]; Aminobenzoate Potassium; Potaba; Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, monopotassium salt; Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, potassium salt (1:1); Potassium 4-aminobenzoate; [ChemIDplus] 4-Aminobenzoic acid potassium salt (1:1); KPABA; [Merck Index] PABA; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Aminobenzoic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a polymer catalyst and antifibrotic; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "m-Aminobenzoic acid."
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