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Hexamethylenetetramine, 99+%

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Catalog No. AAA1721330

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1721330

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Description

CAS: 100-97-0 | C6H12N4 | 140.19 g/mol

Hexamethylenetetramine is used as a formylation agent in the synthesis and as a precipitating agent. It is also used in the production of phenolic resins and its moulding compounds, which finds application as binders in fire proof materials, brake and clutch linings. It is involved in the preparation of 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-isophthalaldehyde. It is useful for the treatment of urinary tract infection. Further, it is used in the Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction.

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.

Applications
Hexamethylenetetramine is used as a formylation agent in the synthesis and as a precipitating agent. It is also used in the production of phenolic resins and its moulding compounds, which finds application as binders in fire proof materials, brake and clutch linings. It is involved in the preparation of 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-isophthalaldehyde. It is useful for the treatment of urinary tract infection. Further, it is used in the Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Avoid conditions like flames, sparks and moisture.

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

Specifications

Melting Point ∼280°C (sublimation)
Density 1.33
Flash Point 250°C (482°F)
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN1328
Beilstein 2018
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,5966
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol,chloroform and acetone.
Formula Weight 140.19
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material Hexamethylenetetramine
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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

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