Sodium sulfathiazole is a synthetic sulfonamide antibiotic, chemically known as sodium 2-(4-sulfamoylphenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole-5-sulfonate. It is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder, soluble in water and has a molecular formula of C9H7N3NaO3S3. This medication works by inhibiting bacterial synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth and reproduction. Sodium sulfathiazole is primarily used to treat various bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics for treating certain sexually transmitted diseases. However, due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, its use has declined in recent years, and it is now considered a second-line treatment option.
The CAS Registry Mumber 6791-71-5 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 6,7,9 and 1 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 7 and 1 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 6791-71: (6*6)+(5*7)+(4*9)+(3*1)+(2*7)+(1*1)=125 125 % 10 = 5 So 6791-71-5 is a valid CAS Registry Number.