Sulfathiazole sodium is a bacteriostatic sulfonamide antibiotic. Sulfathiazole acts as a competitor with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) in the folic acid synthesis pathway. Sulfathiazole sodium is sparingly soluble in aqueous solution 0.373 mg/mL.
144-74-1
C9H8N3NaO2S2
277.30 g/mol
Sulfonamide will be catalyzed to competitive combine with the pteridine in stead of the PABA in synthesis of folic acid, inhibiting production of folic acid.
<30°C, protected from light
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Sulfathiazole is a broad spectrum antibiotic targeting a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Powder
White or yellowish crystalline powder
Related substances: Not more than 0.5%
(1% in water) 9.0 - 10.0
Not less than 0.5 g/cm3
(On dried basis): 99.0% - 101.0%
6.0 - 10.0%
Not more than 20ppm
