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Hexamethylenetetramine

JIS special grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, Hexamine, Methenamine, Urotropine

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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:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
329749994

grade

JIS special grade

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

crystalline

autoignition temp.

770 °F

availability

available only in Japan

mp

280 °C (subl.) (lit.)

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

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Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H228,H317

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

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