Aminobenzoates are a group of chemical compounds that contain a benzene ring substituted with an amino group and a carboxylate group. A common example is para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which is a component of the vitamin folic acid and has been used in some sunscreens due to its ability to absorb ultraviolet light. Other aminobenzoates have various medical uses, such as benzocaine, a local anesthetic, and ethamsylate, a medication used to treat hemorrhagic disorders.