👉 Sulfadiazine is a chemical compound that is commonly used in agriculture and pharmaceuticals. It is also known as salicylic acid, which has been used for centuries as an antiseptic to treat wounds and infections. In medicine, it is often used as a fungicide to kill fungi and bacteria on the surface of crops. The term "sulfadiazine" can be confusing due to its chemical name (Sulfinidic Acid) and its use in agriculture.