Synonyms: Hexamethylenetetramine monohippurate; 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane N-Benzoylglycine; Hippuric acid, compd. with hexamethylenetetramine (1:1)
Molecular Formula: C6H12N4 · C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 319.36
Linear Structural Formula: C6H12N4 · C9H9NO3
MDL Number: MFCD00072147
Purity: >=95% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Methenamine hippurate is a broad-spectrum urinary tract antiseptic drug. The methenamine component is hydrolyzed to formaldehyde in acid urine. Hippuric acid acts to keep the urine acid.