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Sulfadiazine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sulfadiazine is used as an antibacterial. It is a short-acting sulfonamide that is commonly used with pyrimethamine to treat toxoplasmosis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is also used to treat newborns with congenital infections and to control acute infections when studying murine models of reactivated toxoplasmosis. It is It eliminates bacteria that cause infections by stopping the production of folic acid inside the bacterial cell, and is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 253°C to 256°C |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Quantity | 50 g |
Merck Index | 14,8903 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. |
Formula Weight | 250.28 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sulfadiazine |
Safety and Handling
- Sulfadiazine
- Danger
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..
RUO – Research Use Only