p-Aminohippuric acid
Agent Name
p-Aminohippuric acid
CAS Number
61-78-9
Formula
C9-H10-N2-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Aminohippuric acid; Aminohippuric acid; Glycine, N-(4-aminobenzoyl)-; Hippuric acid, p-amino-; N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)glycine; N-(p-Aminobenzoyl)aminoacetic acid; N-(p-Aminobenzoyl)glycine; N-(para-Aminobenzoyl)glycine; Nefrotest; PAH; PAH (amino acid); PAHA; para-Aminohippuric acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Carboxylic Acids
Description
White solid; Discolors upon exposure to light; [Hawley] Off-white or white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a diagnostic aid (renal function determination) and intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: symptomatic drug parenteral exposure; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.51E-08 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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