Sulfanilamide is an organic sulfur compound structurally similar to p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) with antibacterial property.
This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Sulfanilamide reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition.
Sulfanilamide (SN) is another member of the sulfonamide family and has mainly been detected in surface waters, with high detection rates in Chinese rivers in comparison with other countries.