Methenamine citrate 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#: 577262
Name: Methenamine citrate
CAS#: 34317-08-3
Chemical Formula: C12H20N4O7
Exact Mass: 332.1332
Molecular Weight: 332.31
Elemental Analysis: C, 43.37; H, 6.07; N, 16.86; O, 33.70
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 332.31 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 |
