797979

Hexamethylenetetramine

anhydrous, free-flowing, Redi-Dri^™, ACS reagent, ≥99.0%

• Synonym(s): 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1^3,7]decane, Hexamine, Methenamine, Urotropine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂N₄
• CAS Number: 100-97-0
• Molecular Weight: 140.19
• Beilstein: 2018
• EC Number: 202-905-8
• MDL number: MFCD00006895
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 329768625
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: ACS reagent; anhydrous
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• product line: Redi-Dri^™
• Assay: ≥99.0%
• form: powder
• autoignition temp.: 770 °F
• ign. residue: ≤0.1%
• loss: ≤2.0% loss on drying
• color: white
• mp: 280 °C (subl.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: soluble
• cation traces: heavy metals: ≤0.001% (by ICP)
• antibiotic activity spectrum: Gram-negative bacteria
• Mode of action: DNA synthesis | interferes; protein synthesis | interferes
• SMILES string: C1N2CN3CN1CN(C2)C3
• InChI: 1S/C6H12N4/c1-7-2-9-4-8(1)5-10(3-7)6-9/h1-6H2
• InChI key: VKYKSIONXSXAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.hygroscopic Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable solid hazardous materials.

Legal Information

Redi-Dri is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H228,H317
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P240 - P241 - P261 - P280 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 482.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 250 °C - closed cup