A4736612
Hexamethylenetetramine , AR,≥99.0% , 100-97-0
Synonym(s):
Hexamethylenetetramine;Hexamine;Methenamine;Urotropine;Hexamethylenetetramine, Hexamine, Formin, Urotropin
CAS NO.:100-97-0
Empirical Formula: C6H12N4
Molecular Weight: 140.19
MDL number: MFCD00006895
EINECS: 202-905-8
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 280 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 246.7°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.33 |
| bulk density | 600kg/m3 |
| vapor density | 4.9 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4260 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 482 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 5.1(at 25℃) |
| color | white |
| PH | 7-10 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Water Solubility | 895 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Sublimation | 263-295 ºC |
| Merck | 14,5966 |
| BRN | 2018 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PRESERVATIVE ANTIMICROBIAL |
| LogP | -2.18--2 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 100-97-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexamethylenetetramine(100-97-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexamethylenetetramine (100-97-0) |
Description and Uses
Hexamethylenetetramine is a hardener in epoxy resins of the bisphenol A type and can also be used as an anticorrosive agent. It is a sensitizing agent in ceramics workers.
Hexamethylenetetramine is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. It is used in the Duff reaction, the Sommelet reaction, and in the Delepine reaction.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H228-H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P240-P241-P261-P280-P302+P352 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-42/43-43 |
| Safety Statements | 16-22-24-37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1328 4.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MN4725000 |
| F | 9-23 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 770 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2933 69 40 |
| HazardClass | 4.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 100-97-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 9200 mg/kg |






