| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Dapsone-13C12 | [CAS]
1632119-29-9 | [Synonyms]
Dapson 13C12
Dapsone-13C12
4,4′-Sulfonyldianiline-13C12
Bis(4-aminophenyl-13C6) sulfone
4,4′-Diaminodiphenyl-13C12 sulfone |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
ChEBI: Dapsone is a sulfone that is diphenylsulfone in which the hydrogen atom at the 4 position of each of the phenyl groups is substituted by an amino group. It is active against a wide range of bacteria, but is mainly employed for its actions against Mycobacterium leprae, being used as part of multidrug regimens in the treatment of all forms of leprosy. It has a role as an antimalarial, a leprostatic drug, an antiinfective agent and an anti-inflammatory drug. It is a sulfone and a substituted aniline. It is functionally related to a diphenyl sulfone. |
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