63-74-1
Product Name:
Sulfanilamide
Formula:
C6H8N2O2S
Synonyms:
Sulfanilamide;4-Aminobenzenesulfonamide;CHGC;Chromogranin-C;p-Aminobenzenesulfonamide
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H303:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H315:Skin corrosion/irritation 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. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Sulfanilamide is an organic sulfur compound with antimicrobial properties that is structurally similar to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), a nutrient in the vitamin B complex. PABA is essential for the synthesis of folic acid that bacteria and yeast require to grow. Sulfanilamide gets incorporated into dihydrofolic acid, the precursor of folic acid, preventing the incorporation of PABA and synthesis of folic acid.