Methenamine hydrochloride is an anti-infective agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its anti-infective action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH.
MedKoo Cat#: 577260
Name: Methenamine hydrochloride
CAS#: 24360-05-2
Chemical Formula: C6H13ClN4
Exact Mass: 176.0829
Molecular Weight: 176.65
Elemental Analysis: C, 40.80; H, 7.42; Cl, 20.07; N, 31.72
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 176.65 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
