55321

Hexamethylenetetramine

• Synonym(s): E239, 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: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758095
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor pressure: <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 770 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• impurities: ≤1.0% water
• mp: 280 °C (subl.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: soluble
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• 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

General description

Hexamethylenetetramine is an organic compound and drug, commonly used in the treatment of human urinary infections. It is also widely used as a raw material of explosive compounds and accelerator in rubber vulcanization.

Application

Hexamethylenetetramine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples and pharmaceutical formulations using analytical techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

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