MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #372

A pharmaceutical company manufactures a medicine used as a urinary antiseptic. Which compound, synthesized from formaldehyde and ammonia, is the active ingredient?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #372

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A pharmaceutical company manufactures a medicine used as a urinary antiseptic. Which compound, synthesized from formaldehyde and ammonia, is the active ingredient?

    • A) Hexamethylenetetramine
    • B) Paraldehyde
    • C) Metaldehyde
    • D) Formalin

    Answer: Hexamethylenetetramine

    Explanation: Hexamethylenetetramine (Urotropine) is used as a urinary antiseptic; paraldehyde is used as a hypnotic, not for urinary infections.