Phthalylsulfathiazole (CED0013681)

Phthalylsulfathiazole (C17H13N3O5S2) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 403.43 g/mol. Phthalylsulfathiazole belongs to the anilides, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. In terms of biological activity, it is recorded as an inhibitor of the protein target dihydropteroate synthase (folP). The compound has been identified in or released from 23 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include drinking water and water supply sources such as tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is also found in aquatic systems and sediments, specifically in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the compound is present in wastewater, unspecified wastewater, industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additional sources include appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, such as water heaters and water coolers. It has also been detected in marine, shipping, and aquaculture environments in bilge water and ballast water, as well as in electrical and electronic equipment, including hybrid capacitors and electrodes, and five more sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for phthalylsulfathiazole include oral, inhalation, and touch.