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Aminobenzoic acid
Introduction
Overview
Aminobenzoic acid (a benzoic acid with an amino group) can refer to:
- 4-Aminobenzoic acid (para-aminobenzoic acid, or simply PABA)
- ortho-Aminobenzoic acid (or Anthranilic acid)
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