Hexamethylenamine

/ˌhɛksəˌmeθɪliːnˈæmɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound also known as methenamine, used as a urinary antiseptic and disinfectant.

Etymology

From 'hexa-' (six) + 'methylene' (a chemical group -CH2-) + 'amine' (nitrogen-containing group). Synthesized in the 19th century.

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Hexamethylenamine is brilliant because your body breaks it down into formaldehyde right where you need it—inside your bladder—making it the ultimate targeted delivery!

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