Introduction
Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics.Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects.
Specifications
Product Name: Silver sulfadiazine
CAS NO. : 22199-08-2
Synonyms: perfringens supplement I, sulfadiazine silver sigmaultra; Sulfadiazine silver; Sulphadiazine silver; Silver sulfadiazine
Molecular formula: C18H18N6O
Molecular weight : 334.38
Assay: 98.0% on anhydrous basis
Characteristic: White or almost white crystalline powder, odorless, easily deteriorated when exposed to light and heat.
Melting point: 285oC
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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