Properties
Description
Dapson, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, has strong immunosuppressant properties.
Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O2S
Solubility
DMSO: 45 mg/mL (181.23 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 9 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Dapsone is applied in studies as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent, primarily in the context of treating leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, and certain types of pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
