CAS: 66364-70-3

2-[[4-(2-Pyridylsulfamoyl)phenyl]azo]hydroxybenzene is an impurity found in sulfasalazine. It is a metabolite that is formed by the P450 system in the liver. The metabolic process of 2-[[4-(2-Pyridylsulfamoyl)phenyl]azo]hydroxybenzene has been studied in detail and has been shown to be a major contributor to the pharmacokinetic profile of sulfasalazine. This substance also exhibits antimicrobial activity and inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.