Sulfabenzamide

CHEMBL1243 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
276.3 g/mol
LogP
0.7
Phase
4

Sulfabenzamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic used as a component of triple sulfonamide vaginal cream formulations for the treatment of Haemophilus vaginalis (Gardnerella) vaginitis and other vaginal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Like all sulfonamides, it inhibits bacterial dihydropteroate synthase, blocking folic acid synthesis required for bacterial nucleotide production. It is typically combined with sulfacetamide and sulfathiazole for broader antibacterial coverage in vaginal infections.

Molecular Weight

276.3100 g/mol

LogP

0.70

TPSA

97.60 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Pass

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

2D Structure

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SMILES

Nc1ccc(S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)c2ccccc2)cc1

InChI

InChI=1S/C13H12N2O3S/c14-11-6-8-12(9-7-11)19(17,18)15-13(16)10-4-2-1-3-5-10/h1-9H,14H2,(H,15,16)

Molecular Formula

C13H12N2O3S

HBD / HBA

2 / 4

Rotatable Bonds

3

Heavy Atoms

19

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sulfabenzamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic used as a component of triple sulfonamide vaginal cream formulations for the treatment of Haemophilus vaginalis (Gardnerella) vaginitis and other vaginal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Like all sulfonamides, it inhibits bacterial dihydropteroate synthase, blocking folic acid synthesis required for bacterial nucleotide production. It is typically combined with sulfacetamide and sulfathiazole for broader antibacterial coverage in vaginal infections.

Yes, Sulfabenzamide is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1243. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5319. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.