Hexamine PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H12N4
Molecular Weight:  140.19 g/mol
CAS Number: 100-97-0

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. 770 °F
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 280 °C
Density 1.331 g/cm3 (22 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H228,H317
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P240 - P241 - P261 - P280 - P302 + P352
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29339900
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
UN Number 1328

Description

Application
Fuel tablets- Used in camping and military solid fuel tablets because it burns smokeless and efficiently. Medical use- Used in some medicines to help treat or prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Chemical industry- Used in manufacturing plastics resins rubber chemicals and explosives. Laboratory reagent- Used in organic chemistry reactions and analytical chemistry.

Purpose
as a clean solid fuel. a chemical intermediate in industry. and an antibacterial agent in medicine.

General Description
Hexamine (also called methenamine or hexamethylenetetramine) is a white crystalline organic compound. It is produced from formaldehyde and ammonia. It burns cleanly and is stable at room temperature. It is soluble in water and has a cage-like molecular structure.