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S9251

Sulfanilamide

≥98%

Synonym(s):

4-aminobenzenesulfonamide, p-Aminobenzenesulfonamide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2NC6H4SO2NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.20
NACRES:
NA.76
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
39093202
UNSPSC Code:
51283932
EC Number:
200-563-4
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
511852
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Quality Level

assay

≥98%

form

powder or crystals

color

white to off-white

mp

164-166 °C (lit.)

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes, enzyme | inhibits

SMILES string

Nc1ccc(cc1)S(N)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H8N2O2S/c7-5-1-3-6(4-2-5)11(8,9)10/h1-4H,7H2,(H2,8,9,10)

InChI key

FDDDEECHVMSUSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

General description

Chemical structure: sulfonamide

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sulfonamide antibiotic that blocks the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase.
Mode of Action: A competitive inhibitor of dihydropteroate synthestase to block the synthesis of folic acid.
Anti-microbial Spectrum: Gram positive, Gram negative, Chlamydia
Mode of Resistance: Alteration of dihydropteroate synthase or alternative pathway for folic acid synthesis.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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