100-97-0 Hexamethylenetetramine

Name: Hexamethylenetetramine
Synonyms: Hexamethylenetetramine(8CI);1,3,5,7-Tetraazaadamantane;Aceto HMT;Aminoform;Ammoform;Antihydral;1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1^3,7]decane;Formamine;Formin;Heterin;HexaB;Hexamine(heterocycle);Hexasan;Methenamin;Methenamine;NSC 26346;Nocceler H;Preparation AF;Sanceler H;Sanceler HT;Uramin;Uratrine;Uritone;Urodeine;Urotropin;Urotropine;Vulkacit H;Xametrin;
CAS Number:100-97-0
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂N₄
Molecular Weight:140.22
EINECS:202-905-8
Density:1.331
Boiling Point:252.7°Cat760mmHg
Flash Point:250 ºC
Safety Description:A poison by subcutaneous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. An irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Some persons suffer a skin rash if they come in contact with this material or the fumes evolved when it is heated. Human mutation data reported. Pure hexamethylenetetramine may be taken internally in small amounts and has been used in medicine as a urinary antiseptic. Its major industrial use is in the manufacture of phenolic resins.

Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Can react with oxidizing materials. Explosive reaction with acetic acid + acetic anhydride + ammonium nitrate + nitric acid, 1-bromopenta borane(9) (above 90°C), iodoform (at 178°C), iodine (at 138°C). Reaction with nitric acid + acetic anhydride forms the military explosives RDX and HMX. Reacts violently with Na₂O₂. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of formaldehyde and NO_x. See also AMINES.
liansport Information:UN 1325/1328