Product Details
Molecular Formula
C6H8N2O2S
Appearance
White to faintly beige powder
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
The simplest sulfonamide; a white or slightly yellow crystalline powder. It is the parent compound of the sulfa drug family.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable in air under normal conditions; may discolour upon prolonged light exposure.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, acetone, and dilute mineral acids or alkali hydroxides.
Storage
Store in well‑closed containers, protected from light, in a dry place.
Boiling Point
400.5±47.0 °C(Predicted)
Melting Point
164-166 °C(lit.)
Applications
Used as a topical antibacterial agent for vaginal yeast infections (as a cream) and as a raw material for synthesizing other sulfonamide derivatives.
SMILES
Nc1ccc(cc1)S(N)(=O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H8N2O2S/c7-5-1-3-6(4-2-5)11(8,9)10/h1-4H,7H2,(H2,8,9,10)
InChI Key
FDDDEECHVMSUSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N