Sulfanilamide, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Used as antibacterial agent and to treat vaginal fungal infections. Sulfanilamide, MP Biomedicals is a sulfonamide antibiotic that blocks the synthesis of folic acid by inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase. Effective against gram-negative bacter

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 63-74-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H8N2O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.202
• InChI Key: FDDDEECHVMSUSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sulfanilamide, sulphanilamide, sulfamine, sulphonamide, p-aminobenzenesulfonamide, sulfonylamide, sulfonamide, p-aminobenzenesulfamide, bacteramid, streptasol
• PubChem CID: 5333
• ChEBI: CHEBI:45373
• IUPAC Name: 4-aminobenzenesulfonamide
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1N)S(=O)(=O)N

• Absorbance: λ max (water): 255–259nm
• Melting Point: 160°C to 170°C
• Density: 1.08g/mL (Lit.)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in 1g dissolves in 37mL alcohol, 5mL acetone; glycerol, ether, benzene, petroleum ether.
• Formula Weight: 172.2
• Physical Form: Powder

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage

Store at Room Temperature (15–30°C).