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Description
Sulfanilamide is a molecule containing the sulfonamide functional group attached to an aniline. As a sulfonamide antibiotic, it functions by competitively inhibiting enzymatic reactions (i.e., acting as a substrate analogue) involving para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). PABA is needed in enzymatic reactions that produce folic acid, which acts as a coenzyme in the synthesis of amino acids. By inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase, it blocks the synthesis of folic acid.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 63-74-1 |
| Absorbance | λ max (water): 255–259nm |
| Melting Point | 160°C to 170°C |
| Density | 1.08g/mL (Lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8N2O2S |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Synonym | sulfanilamide, sulphanilamide, sulfamine, sulphonamide, p-aminobenzenesulfonamide, sulfonylamide, sulfonamide, p-aminobenzenesulfamide, bacteramid, streptasol |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in 1g dissolves in 37mL alcohol, 5mL acetone; glycerol, ether, benzene, petroleum ether. |
| InChI Key | FDDDEECHVMSUSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1N)S(=O)(=O)N |
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