Sulfanilamide (4-aminobenzenesulfonamide) is the foundational compound of the sulfonamide antibiotic class, featuring a benzene ring with an amino group (-NH₂) at the para position and a sulfonamide group (-SO₂NH₂) at the opposite position.
Sulfanilamide is a pivotal pharmaceutical intermediate, analytical reagent, and certified reference standard with extensive applications across the pharmaceutical and biochemical industries. As the parent compound of the sulfonamide class, Sulfanilamide serves as the key synthetic intermediate for numerous sulfonamide drugs including sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, and sulfathiazole. In analytical chemistry, Sulfanilamide is widely used as a reagent for the determination of nitrite ions, and its reference standard grade is essential for quality control and quantitative analysis in pharmaceutical laboratories. The versatility of Sulfanilamide extends to veterinary medicine, where it is used as a topical antibacterial agent for wound infections caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus.
Product Parameters
Parameter
Specification
Product Name
Sulfanilamide
CAS Number
63-74-1
Molecular Formula
C₆H₈N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight
172.21 g/mol
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Melting Point
164.5–166.5 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point
400.5 ± 47.0°C (lit.)
Density
1.08 g/cm³
pKa
10.65
Storage Condition
2 - 8 °C
Application
This medication has relatively low toxicity and can be administered to infants, pregnant or postpartum women, and individuals during their menstrual period; however, it should not be taken in large doses. It is effective against hemolytic streptococcal infections (e.g., erysipelas, pyoderma, tonsillitis) and urinary tract infections (e.g., gonorrhea); it also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other sulfonamide drugs (e.g., sulfamethazine, sulfamethoxazole, etc.).
Synthetic Route
This compound is prepared by chlorosulfonation, amination, hydrolysis, and neutralization of acetanilide. Raw material consumption quotas: acetanilide (99%) – 1032 kg/t; chlorosulfuric acid (96%) – 4521 kg/t; liquid ammonia (99.8%) – 535 kg/t; liquid alkali (30%) – 863 kg/t.
Storage and transportation characteristics
Packaging must be intact; handle with care and place on a level surface; store in a well-ventilated warehouse, away from open flames, high temperatures, and oxidizing agents.
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