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Hexamethylenetetramine

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: 24864723
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: ACS reagent
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.0%
• form: solid
• autoignition temp.: 770 °F
• ign. residue: ≤0.1%
• loss: ≤2.0% loss on drying
• mp: 280 °C (subl.) (lit.)
• solubility: water: soluble
• cation traces: heavy metals: ≤0.001% (by ICP)
• 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 (HMTA) is a water soluble, heterocyclic organic compound with a cage-like structure resembling adamantane. It is commonly used in treating urinary tract infection.

Application

Hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) may be used as:

• Raw material in the synthesis of blue emitting boron carbon oxynitride (BCNO) phosphors and Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods.
• Catalyst in the synthesis of 2-amino-4H-pyran derivatives.
• Surfactant in the synthesis of HMTA capped transition metals doped ZnS nanoparticles.
• Precipitant and template in the synthesis of Ni(OH)₂.

Other Notes

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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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves