Description
Dapsone is a sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae, which has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. It is an antibacterial most commonly used in combination with rifampicin and clofazimine as multidrug therapy (MDT) for the treatment of Mycobacterium leprae infections (leprosy). It antagonized all of the I/R end points measured, showing a remarkable ability to decrease markers of damage through antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. It also inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid, via competition with para-aminobenzoate for the active site of dihydropteroate synthetase.
Synonyms
4-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylaniline
IUPAC Name
4-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylaniline
Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O2S
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1N)S(=O)(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H12N2O2S/c13-9-1-5-11(6-2-9)17(15,16)12-7-3-10(14)4-8-12/h1-8H,13-14H2
InChIKey
MQJKPEGWNLWLTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
511.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Application
anti-inflammatory agent
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Vapor Pressure
0.00000003 [mmHg]