Title: p-Aminohippuric Acid
CAS Registry Number: 61-78-9
CAS Name: N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)glycine
Synonyms: N-(
p-aminobenzoyl)aminoacetic acid; PAH
Molecular Formula: C9H10N2O3
Molecular Weight: 194.19
Percent Composition: C 55.67%, H 5.19%, N 14.43%, O 24.72%
Literature References: Prepn: J. B. Muenzen
et al., J. Biol. Chem. 67, 469 (1926). Method to determine renal function: L. Schumann, P. W. Wüstenberg,
Clin. Nephrol. 33, 35 (1990); R. A. Gabel
et al., J. Pharmacol. Toxicol. Methods 36, 189 (1996).
Properties: Short, irregular prisms from hot water, mp 199°. Soluble in alc, chloroform, benzene, acetone. Practically insol in cold water, ether, carbon tetrachloride.
Melting point: mp 199°
Derivative Type: Sodium salt
CAS Registry Number: 94-16-6
Trademarks: Nephrotest (Biolog. Arbeitsgem.)
Molecular Formula: C9H9N2NaO3
Molecular Weight: 216.17
Percent Composition: C 50.01%, H 4.20%, N 12.96%, Na 10.64%, O 22.20%
Properties: Soluble in water.
Therap-Cat: Diagnostic aid (renal function).
Keywords: Diagnostic Aid.