l General Information |
Product Name | Methenamine |
General description | Methenamine is an antibiotic used for the treatment of urinary tract infection. |
Synonym | Mandelamine; 1,3,5,7-tetrazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 100-97-0 |
Formula | C6H12N4 | Molecular Weight | 140.19 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/mL |
Ethanol | ~5mg/mL |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Methenamine is a heterocyclic organic compound with antibiotic activity. In the body methenamine is converted to formaldehyde, a nonspecific bactericidal agent. Methenamine is typically used long-term to treat chronic urinary tract infections and to prevent the recurrence of infections. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
