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Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate, 98%
Description
Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate is used as an anesthetic and utilized for topical pain reliever. It is mixed with antipyrine to get A/B otic drops, which is used in the removal of earwax as well as relieve ear from pain. It exhibits analgesic and antipruritic effect mainly used for wounds, ulcers, mucosal surfaces and hemorrhoids narcotic pain. Further, it is a main constituent of anesthetic ointments. In addition to this, it is effective to toothache, sore throat, oral ulcers, hemorrhoids and anal fissure.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate is used as an anesthetic and utilized for topical pain reliever. It is mixed with antipyrine to get A/B otic drops, which is used in the removal of earwax as well as relieve ear from pain. It exhibits analgesic and antipruritic effect mainly used for wounds, ulcers, mucosal surfaces and hemorrhoids narcotic pain. Further, it is a main constituent of anesthetic ointments. In addition to this, it is effective to toothache, sore throat, oral ulcers, hemorrhoids and anal fissure.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ethyl ether and dilute acids. Sparingly soluble in water
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 88°C to 92°C |
Boiling Point | 310°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 638434 |
Merck Index | 14,1086 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,ethyl ether and dilute acids. Sparingly soluble in water |
Formula Weight | 165.19 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling

- Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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