Sulfathiazole
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Sulfathiazole
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
4-amino-N-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide | |
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CAS number | ? |
ATC code | D06 J01EB07 |
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Formula | C9H9N3O2S2 |
Mol. mass | 255.319 g/mol |
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Bioavailability | ? |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | ? |
Excretion | ? |
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Sulfathiazole is a short-acting sulfa drug. It used to be a common oral and topical antimicrobial until less toxic alternatives were discovered. It is still occasionally used, sometimes in combination with sulfabenzamide and sulfacetamide, and in aquariums.
[edit] Cultural references
Sulfathiazole is mentioned in chapter 104 of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Cat's Cradle, and several of his short stories.
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