Benzthiazide is 7-Sulfamoyl-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by chlorine and that at position 3 is substituted by a benzylsulfanylmethyl group. A diuretic, it is used to treat hypertension and edema. Among its listed roles, it functions as a diuretic and an antihypertensive agent. It is a benzothiadiazine and a sulfonamide. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Diuretics. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihypertensives and cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Aquatag, Fovane, Exna and Dihydrex. Its PubChem CID is 2343.
Benzthiazide
| CAS No | 91-33-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H14ClN3O4S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 431.9 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-(benzylsulfanylmethyl)-6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-4H-1λ6,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide |
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Benzthiazide is 7-Sulfamoyl-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by chlorine and that at position 3 is substituted by a benzylsulfanylmethyl group.
The listed CAS number is 91-33-8.
The listed molecular formula is C15H14ClN3O4S3.
The listed molecular weight is 431.9 g/mol.
3-(benzylsulfanylmethyl)-6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-4H-1λ6,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide.
The source lists Aquatag, Fovane, Exna and Dihydrex.