Sulfathiazole is an organosulfur compound used as a short-acting sulfa drug.[1] Formerly, it was a common oral and topical antimicrobial, until less toxic alternatives were discovered.[2]
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Formula | C9H9N3O2S2 |
Molar mass | 255.31 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 202 to 202.5 °C (395.6 to 396.5 °F) |
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Sulfathiazole exists in various forms (polymorphs). The imine tautomer is dominant in solid samples.[3]