Sulfacetamide

About Sulfacetamide

Sulfacetamide is an impurity of Sulfamethazine carrying the CAS registry number 144-80-9. With the molecular formula C8H10N2O3S, it has a molar mass of 214.24 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is N-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylacetamide. It is also known as Sulphacetamide or Acetosulfamine.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Sulfamethazine impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Sulfacetamide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Sulfamethazine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sulfacetamide
Catalogue No.	VQ-042290
CAS Number	144-80-9
IUPAC name	N-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylacetamide
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀N₂O₃S
Molecular weight	214.24 g/mol
Exact mass	214.0412
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SKIVFJLNDNKQPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N
PubChem CID	5320

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	97.6 Å²
Synonyms	Sulphacetamide, Acetosulfamine, N-((4-Aminophenyl)sulfonyl)acetamide, N-Acetylsulfanilamide, N-Sulfanilylacetamide, Acetosulfamin, N-Sulphanilylacetamide, Formosulfacetamide, Sulfacetimide, Albamine, Urosulfone, Sulfanilacetamide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P271, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P318, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sulfacetamide?

The CAS Registry Number of Sulfacetamide is 144-80-9. It is also known as Sulphacetamide, Acetosulfamine, N-((4-Aminophenyl)sulfonyl)acetamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sulfacetamide?

Sulfacetamide has the molecular formula C8H10N2O3S and a molecular weight of 214.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylacetamide.

What is Sulfacetamide used for?

Sulfacetamide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Sulfamethazine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sulfacetamide can I order?

We supply Sulfacetamide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sulfacetamide?

Yes. Every lot of Sulfacetamide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sulfacetamide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sulfacetamide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.