Sulfacetamide
[CAS# 144-80-9]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Sulfonamides and synergists
• Name: Sulfacetamide
• Synonyms: N-((4-Aminophenyl)sulfonyl)acetamide; N-Acetyl-4-aminobenzenesulfonamide; N-Acetylsulfanilamide; N-Sulfanilylacetamide; p-Aminobenzenesulfonacetamide; Sulfanilacetamide; Sultrin
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀N₂O₃S
• Molecular Weight: 214.24
• CAS Registry Number: 144-80-9
• EC Number: 205-640-6

Properties

• Melting point: 182-184 °C
• Water solubility: <0.01 g/100 mL at 16 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341