Sulfabenzamide

Synonym(s):N-(4-Aminobenzenesulfonyl)benzamide;N-Sulfanilylbenzamide;Sulfabenzamide

CAS NO.：127-71-9
Empirical Formula: C13H12N2O3S
Molecular Weight: 276.31
MDL number: MFCD00044890
EINECS: 204-859-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-12-16 16:15:04

What is Sulfabenzamide?

Chemical properties

white to almost white powder

The Uses of Sulfabenzamide

Has anti-bacterial activity.

The Uses of Sulfabenzamide

It is used for the same indications, primarily in the form of ointments for vaginal infections. A synonym of this drug is sulfabenzide.

Background

Sulfabenzamide is an antimicrobial agent often used in conjunction with sulfathiazole and sulfacetamide as a topical intravaginal antibacterial preparation.

Definition

ChEBI: Sulfabenzamide is a sulfonamide containing a benzamido substituent on nitrogen. An antibacterial/antimicrobial, it is often used in conjunction with sulfathiazole and sulfacetamide as a topical, intravaginal antibacterial preparation. It has a role as an antibacterial drug and an antimicrobial drug. It is a sulfonamide, a member of benzenes and a sulfonamide antibiotic.

General Description

Chemical structure: sulfonamide

Synthesis

Sulfabenzamide, N1 -benzoylsulfanilamide (33.1.46), is synthesized just like sulfacetamide.

Metabolism

Not Available

Properties of Sulfabenzamide

Melting point:	180-184 °C
Density	1.3261 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6360 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Powder
pka	4.57(at 25℃)
color	White to almost white
Water Solubility	0.3 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck	14,8897
BRN	2139003
CAS DataBase Reference	127-71-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Sulfabenzamide (127-71-9)

Safety information for Sulfabenzamide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.