Last update Jan. 13, 2023

C7H7NO2

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

It is found in animal organ meats (liver, kidney), brewer's yeast, unfiltered beer), molasses, mushrooms, and whole grains. Aminobenzoic acid is applied topically as a sunscreen in the UVB range and little to none in the UVA range (Antoniou 2008). Orally it is used without evidence as a nutritional supplement.

At the date of the last update we did not find any published data on its excretion in breast milk.

The small dose and poor plasma absorption of most topical dermatological preparations make it unlikely that a significant amount will pass into breast milk. The percutaneous absorption of aminobenzoic acid is less than 20%. (Wester 1998)

Product of null or low therapeutic utility, perfectly dispensable. (INSALUD 2001)

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for C7H7NO2.

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Other names

C7H7NO2 is Para-aminobenzoic Acid (PAB, PABA) in Molecular formula.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing C7H7NO2 in its composition:

  • GEA Seniors™. Contains other elements than C7H7NO2 in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 137 daltons

References

  1. Antoniou C, Kosmadaki MG, Stratigos AJ, Katsambas AD. Sunscreens--what's important to know. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2008 Sep;22(9):1110-8. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. INSALUD. Área de Gestión de Farmacia. Subdirección General de Atención Primaria. Instituto Nacional de la Salud. Utilidad terapéutica de los medicamentos financiados por el Sistema Nacional de Salud. . 2001 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Wester RC, Melendres J, Sedik L, Maibach H, Riviere JE. Percutaneous absorption of salicylic acid, theophylline, 2, 4-dimethylamine, diethyl hexyl phthalic acid, and p-aminobenzoic acid in the isolated perfused porcine skin flap compared to man in vivo. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1998 Jul;151(1):159-65. Abstract

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