Description

Sulfacetamide Sodium is the sodium salt form of the sulfonamide antibiotic sulfacetamide, widely recognized for its potent antibacterial properties. This compound is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) valued for its efficacy against a broad spectrum of susceptible bacteria. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the formulation of topical ophthalmic and dermatological preparations, serving manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter medicinal products.

Application

• Ophthalmic Solutions and Ointments: As the key API in eye drops and ointments for treating bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, and other ocular infections.
• Topical Creams and Lotions: Used in dermatological formulations to treat seborrheic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, and secondary cutaneous bacterial infections.
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Incorporated into topical preparations for treating bacterial eye and skin infections in animals.
• API Intermediate: Serves as a crucial starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex sulfonamide-based pharmaceutical compounds.
• Research and Development: Employed in microbiological and pharmacological research to study antibacterial mechanisms and develop new therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sulfacetamide Sodium
CAS No.	127-56-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9N2NaO3S
Molecular Weight	236.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Sulfanilylacetamide Sodium Salt; N1-Acetylsulfanilamide Sodium Salt; Sodium Sulfacetamide; Sulfacetamide Sodique; Sulfacetamidum Natricum; Albucid-Sodium; Bleph-10 (API component); Sulamyd Sodium
EINECS	204-866-3

Quality Control

Our Sulfacetamide Sodium is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is produced to meet exacting standards, including relevant pharmacopoeial specifications such as USP, EP, and BP, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical applications. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, guaranteeing consistent quality and regulatory compliance for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (Sodium)	Conforms
pH (5% Solution)	8.0 - 9.5
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0% Any individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH Q3C
Microbial Enumeration	Complies with Ph. Eur. 2.6.12/2.6.13

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.