Acedapsone

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IUPAC_name = N- [4-(4-acetamidophenyl)sulfonylphenyl] acetamide

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CAS_number = 77-46-3
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PubChem = 6477
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C=16 | H=16 | N=2 | O=4 | S=1
molecular_weight = 332.374 g/mol
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Acedapsone (INN) is an antimicrobial drug, which also has antimalarial activity. It is a long-acting prodrug of dapsone, which is used for treating leprosy.

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