| Formula |
CAS |
| C7H7NO2 |
150-13-0 |
Background4-Aminobenzoic acid is an ultaviolet
B sunscreen agent. It is also used in the manufacture of local anesthetics,
folic acid, and azo dyes. It is used in laboratories as sulfonamide antagonist.
Synonyms4-Aminobenzoic acid
Chromotrichia factor
Anti-chromotrichia factor
Anticanitie vitamin
Amben
Paraminol
Sunbrella
PAB
PABA
Papacidium
Para-Aminobenzoid acid
Vitamin Bx
Bacterial
Vitamin H
UsesAnesthetics
Azo dyes
Cosmetics
Folic acid
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Oral
vitamin supplements
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens
Cross-ReactionsPara group of compounds
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Marmelzat J, Rapaport MJ. Photodermatitis
with PABA. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(3):230-231. |
| 2. |
Romaguera C, Grimalt F. Dermatitis from PABA
and hydroquinone. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(3):226. |
| 3. |
Dromgoole SH, Maibach HI. Sunscreening agent
intolerance: contact and photocontact sensitization and contact
urticaria. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990;22(6 Pt 1):1068-1078. |
| 4. |
Bilsland D, Ferguson J. Contact allergy to
sunscreen chemicals in photosensitivity dermatitis/actinic reticuloid
syndrome (PD/AR) and polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Contact Dermatitis
1993;29(2):70-73. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9