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Empirical formula: C7H7N1O2
a: 18.551 Å
b: 3.860 Å
c: 18.642 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 93.56 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1332.32 Å3
Space group: P21/n
Calculated density: 1.367 g/cm3
Z: 8
Temperature: 13.0 °C
Formula weight: 137.138 g/mole
R(F): 7.3000
Trade name: PABA
CSD refcode: AMBNAC01
IUPAC name: p-Aminobenzoic acid
Citation of a publication: T.F.Lai, R.E.Marsh, Acta Crystallogr., 22, 885, 1967
Layman's explanation: PABA is used in sunscreen to protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet radiation by converting light into heat. However, recent studies indicate that PABA causes DNA defects and skin cancer. PABA is also an essential nutrient for some bacteria. It is sometimes marketed as essential nutrients for humans (Vitamin B-x) as is stimulates activity of intestinal bacterial. It is also used in the manufacture of azo dyes, esters, and folic acid (vitamin B).
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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52058.crt AMBNAC01.cif
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