Sulfanilimide (Archaic) Introduction

Definition:
Sulfanilimide is an antibacterial compound that was historically used as an early sulfonamide antibiotic. It is now considered archaic due to the development of more effective antibiotics but was once widely used in medicine.

Function:
Sulfanilimide works by inhibiting bacterial growth through the interference with folic acid synthesis, a crucial process for bacterial survival.

Applications:

· Historical Use in Medicine: Once used to treat bacterial infections before the advent of penicillin and other modern antibiotics.

· Research: Studied for its historical significance in the development of sulfonamide drugs.