Description
Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide anti-parasitic that inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, preventing folate synthesis and increases blood oxygen levels. Sulfadoxine exhibits antimalarial activity and is typically given with pyrimethamine.
Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide anti-parasitic that inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, preventing folate synthesis and increases blood oxygen levels. Sulfadoxine exhibits antimalarial activity and is typically given with pyrimethamine.
| Cas No. | 2447-57-6 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C12H14N4O4S |
| Formula Wt. | 310.33 |
| Chemical Name | 4-Amino-N-(5,6-dimethoxy-4-pyrimidinyl)- benzenesulfonamide |
| IUPAC Name | 4-amino-N-(5,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-4-yl)benzenesulfonamide |
| Synonym | Fanasil; Fanzil; Sulforthomidine |
| Melting Point | 190-194°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in dilute mineral acids, solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates. Slightly soluble in water and methanol. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | S8144 Info Sheet PDF |
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Abebe W. Therapeutic efficacy of sulfadoxin/pyrimethamine in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Enseno, Meskan Woreda, Gurage zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2006 Apr;44(2):133-8. PMID: 17447375.