Dapsone is an antibiotic mainly used to treat leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis; it works by inhibiting bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Sulfones. Its therapeutic use is listed as acne agents, anti-infectives and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Avlosulfon, Aczone and Udolac. Its PubChem CID is 2955.
Dapsone
| CAS No | 80-08-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 248.30 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylaniline |
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Dapsone is an antibiotic mainly used to treat leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis; it works by inhibiting bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Sulfones.
The listed CAS number is 80-08-0.
The listed molecular formula is C12H12N2O2S.
The listed molecular weight is 248.30 g/mol.
4-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylaniline.
The source lists Avlosulfon, Aczone and Udolac.