CAS 547-44-4: Sulfacarbamide
Description:Sulfacarbamide, also known as sulfanilamide or sulfanilamide derivative, is a sulfonamide compound characterized by its antibacterial properties. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and exhibits a slightly bitter taste. The compound functions primarily as an antimicrobial agent, inhibiting bacterial growth by interfering with folic acid synthesis, which is essential for bacterial cell metabolism. Sulfacarbamide is often used in the treatment of various bacterial infections and has applications in both human and veterinary medicine. Its mechanism of action involves competitive inhibition of the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase, which is crucial in the biosynthesis of folate in bacteria. Additionally, sulfacarbamide may have side effects, including allergic reactions and gastrointestinal disturbances, which necessitate careful monitoring during its use. As with many sulfonamides, it is important to consider potential drug interactions and contraindications when prescribing this compound. Overall, sulfacarbamide remains a significant agent in the antimicrobial arsenal, particularly in specific clinical scenarios.
Formula:C7H9N3O3S
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H9N3O3S/c8-5-1-3-6(4-2-5)14(12,13)10-7(9)11/h1-4H,8H2,(H3,9,10,11)
InChI key:InChIKey=WVAKABMNNSMCDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(N)NS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(N)C=C1
- Synonyms:
- (4-Aminobenzenesulfonyl)urea
- (4-Aminophenyl)sulfonylurea
- 1-(4-Aminobenzenesulfonyl)urea
- 4-Amino-N-(aminocarbonyl)benzenesulfonamide
- 4-Sulfacarbamide
- 4-amino-N-carbamoylbenzenesulfonamide
- A 435
- A 435 (Van)
- A 435 (amide)
- Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(aminocarbonyl)-
- See more synonyms
- Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(aminocarbonyl)- (9CI)
- Brn 2118358
- Euvernil
- K 7617
- N-Sulfanilcarbamide
- NSC 78438Q
- Nsc 78438
- Solfacarbamide
- Solfacarbamide [DCIT]
- Sulfacarbamida
- Sulfacarbamida [INN-Spanish]
- Sulfacarbamide
- Sulfacarbamide [INN:DCF]
- Sulfacarbamidum
- Sulfacarbamidum [INN-Latin]
- Sulfanilamide, N(sup1)-carbamoyl-
- Sulfanilcarbamid
- Sulfanilcarbamide
- Sulfanylharnstoff
- Sulfanyluree
- Sulfaurea
- Sulfaurea (VAN)
- Sulphacarbamide
- Sulphaurea
- Thiocarbamid
- Unii-W6Cd25Z4Qr
- Uractyl
- Uramid
- Urea, sulfanilyl-
- Urenil
- Urosulfan
- Urosulfane
- Urosulphanum
- [(p-Aminophenyl)sulfonyl]urea
- p-Aminobenzenesulfonylurea
- 4-14-00-02667 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)