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Methenamine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hexamethylenetetramine, 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
MDL number:
MFCD00006895
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831129
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

methenamine

autoignition temp.

770 °F

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

280 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methenamine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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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

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