Description
Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide bacteriostatic antibiotic with an IC50 of 2.7 μM. It is effective against both gram-negative and -positive bacteria. It is used for urinary tract infections, respiratory system infections, intestinal infections, biliary tract infections and local soft tissue or wound infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
Synonyms
RP-2145; RP2145; RP 2145; Rufol; Salimol
IUPAC Name
4-amino-N-(5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide
Molecular Formula
C10H11N3O3S
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=NO1)NS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H11N3O3S/c1-7-6-10(12-16-7)13-17(14,15)9-4-2-8(11)3-5-9/h2-6H,11H2,1H3,(H,12,13)
InChIKey
JLKIGFTWXXRPMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
482.1°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Acetone
Appearance
White to Off-white Powder
Risk Statements
R22; R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S22-S26-S36/37/39
Stability
Stable, but light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.