Bioactivity | Methenamine (mandelate) is an antibacterial agent. The antibacterial activity of Methenamine (mandelate) in urine depends on its mandelic acid portion and its reaction with formaldehyde, making it useful for studying urinary tract infections[1]. |
CAS | 587-23-5 |
Formula | C14H20N4O3 |
Molar Mass | 292.33 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Gandelman AL. Methenamine mandelate: antimicrobial activity in urine and correlation with formaldehyde levels. J Urol. 1967 Mar;97(3):533-6. |