Hexamethylenetetramine, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hexamethylenetetramine is used in the manufacturing of phenolic resins liquid preparations and molding compounds. It finds applications in in brake and clutch linings, abrasive products, non-woven textiles and fireproof materials. It is also used as a drug taken by mouth to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. It is used as a solid fuel in association with 1,3,5-trioxane in campers, hobbyists, the military and relief organizations. It acts as a food additive and as a preservative. It is an important reagent in organic synthesis, especially Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction. Further, it is used in adhesives, coatings, sealants, and leather preservatives. It is utilized as a formaldehyde releaser for photographic film development and as a hardener for epoxy resins of the bisphenol A type.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-97-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H12N4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00006895
• InChI Key: VKYKSIONXSXAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methenamine, hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine, urotropine, 1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantane, hexamethylenamine, aminoform, methenamin, urotropin, formamine
• PubChem CID: 4101
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6824
• SMILES: C1N2CN3CN1CN(C2)C3

• Melting Point: 280°C (sublimation)
• Color: White
• Density: 1.33 g/mL
• Flash Point: 250°C (482°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1328
• Beilstein: 2018
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,5966
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,chloroform,ethanol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 140.19
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexamethylenetetramine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H317-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H317 Flammable solid. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE
EINECSNumber	202-905-8
RTECSNumber	MN4725000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only