Hexamine
Containers that have been opened must be carefully released and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers.

Molecular Formula | (CH2)6N4 |
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Chemical structure |
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Synonym | Hexamethylenetetramine; Methenamine; Urotropine; 1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantane; Formin; Aminoform |
CAS No | 100-97-0 |
EINECS No | 202-905-8 |
INCI name | 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.3.13,7]decane |
Chemical and Physical Properties:
Appearance | White crystalline |
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Odour | Amine |
Density (g/cm3,20℃, water =1) | 1.331 |
pH (1% soln/water) | Not available |
Melting Point (oC) | 280 (sublime) |
Boiling Point (oC) | Not available |
Auto-Ignition Temperature (oC) | 410 |
Flash Points (oC) | Closed cup: 250 |
Vapor Pressure (mm of Hg @ 25oC) | 0.019 |
Vapor Density(Air =1) | 4.9 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Commercial form:
Item |
Index ( Stabilized Grade) |
Index (Non-Stabilized Grade) |
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Appearance | White Solid | |
Purity ( wt% min) | 99.3 | 99.0 |
Moisture ( wt% max) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Ash ( wt% max) | 0.03 | 0.05 |
Heavy Metal ( in Pb, As, wt% max) | 0.001 | 0.001 |
Chloride ( in Cl, wt% max) | 0.015 | 0.015 |
Sulphate (in SO4, wt% max) | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Ammonium (in NH4, wt% max) | 0.001 | 0.001 |

Packing Bag: 25kg
Storage:Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.Keep containers tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully released and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers.
Application:
1, As the vulcanization accelerator in Rubber
2, As the shrink-proof agent in textile
3, In the photographic industry
4, In the production of explosives such as RDX and Hexanite
5, As a corrosion inhibitor
6, As a protein modifier
7, As a reagent in chemical analysis
8, As a curing agent for phenolic resins
9, As a disinfectant for urinary system
Classification: UN No.: 1328
class: 4.1
PG: III
Storage:Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.Keep containers tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully released and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers.
Application:
1, As the vulcanization accelerator in Rubber
2, As the shrink-proof agent in textile
3, In the photographic industry
4, In the production of explosives such as RDX and Hexanite
5, As a corrosion inhibitor
6, As a protein modifier
7, As a reagent in chemical analysis
8, As a curing agent for phenolic resins
9, As a disinfectant for urinary system
Classification: UN No.: 1328
class: 4.1
PG: III
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