Vitamin B10 PABA
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
4-Aminobenzoic acid
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
150-13-0
EC
205-753-0
Food Code
Vitamin B10 PABA is para-aminobenzoic acid with formula C7H7NO2 and molecular weight 137.14 g/mol. It is a white powder, density 1.37 g/cm³, melting point 187°C, soluble in alcohol, slightly in water; precursor to folate.
Vitamin B10 PABA
Used in sunscreens for UV protection; pharmaceuticals for anemia treatment; cosmetics for hair color restoration; dyes as intermediate; animal feed for nutrition; in biochemical research.
May cause allergic reactions or photosensitivity; irritants to eyes and skin. Avoid ingestion; stable. Use PPE; monitor for eczema in sensitive individuals.
Supplied in 25kg fiber drums with PE liners; store in dry, ventilated places per Sigma-Aldrich catalog.
