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Sigma-Aldrich

Methenamine hippurate

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

Hexamethylenetetramine monohippurate, 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane N-Benzoylglycine, Hippuric acid, compd. with hexamethylenetetramine (1:1)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12N4 · C9H9NO3
CAS Number:
5714-73-8
Molecular Weight:
319.36
MDL number:
MFCD00072147
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to beige

solubility

H2O: 2 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(CNC(C1=CC=CC=C1)=O)=O.N2(CN(C3)C4)CN3CN4C2

InChI

1S/C9H9NO3.C6H12N4/c11-8(12)6-10-9(13)7-4-2-1-3-5-7;1-7-2-9-4-8(1)5-10(3-7)6-9/h1-5H,6H2,(H,10,13)(H,11,12);1-6H2

InChI key

ROAIXOJGRFKICW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Maria E Terlizzi et al.
Frontiers in microbiology, 8, 1566-1566 (2017-09-02)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common pathological conditions in both community and hospital settings. It has been estimated that about 150 million people worldwide develop UTI each year, with high social costs in terms of hospitalizations
Tze Shien Lo et al.
Expert review of anti-infective therapy, 12(5), 549-554 (2014-04-03)
In the era of multidrug resistance, it is critical to utilize antibiotics in an appropriate manner and to identify new treatments or revisit the use of 'forgotten' drugs. Because urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, particularly in an increasing elderly
Cathy Davis et al.
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 26(9), S12-S19 (2017-05-12)
In her lifetime, a woman is highly likely to develop at least one lower urinary tract infection. Early detection and treatment are key. Being aware of predisposing factors for infection and understanding appropriate diagnosis and treatment regimens will help nurses

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