Description | Dapsone (Sulphadione) has activity against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae. |
Synonyms | DDS, 4,4‘-Sulfonyldianiline, 氨苯砜, Bis(4-aminophenyl) sulfone, Sulphadione, 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylsulfone, 4-Aminophenyl sulfone |
molecular weight | 248.3 |
Molecular formula | C12H12N2O2S |
CAS | 80-08-0 |
Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
Solubility | Ethanol: 10 mg/mL (40.27 mM) DMSO: 50 mg/mL (201.37 mM) H2O: < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) |
References | 1. Gengenbacher M, et al. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2008 Oct;287(1):128-35. |