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Hexamethylenetetramine, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17213.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Hexamethylenetetramine, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17213.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Chemical Identifiers
CAS
100-97-0
IUPAC Name
1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]decane
Molecular Formula
C6H12N4
InChI Key
VKYKSIONXSXAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1N2CN3CN1CN(C2)C3
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥99.0 to ≤101.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤1%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or chunks or fused solid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Description
Hexamethylenetetramine is used as a formylation agent in the synthesis and as a precipitating agent. It is also used in the production of phenolic resins and its moulding compounds, which finds application as binders in fire proof materials, brake and clutch linings. It is involved in the preparation of 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-isophthalaldehyde. It is useful for the treatment of urinary tract infection. Further, it is used in the Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction.
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Applications
Hexamethylenetetramine is used as a formylation agent in the synthesis and as a precipitating agent. It is also used in the production of phenolic resins and its moulding compounds, which finds application as binders in fire proof materials, brake and clutch linings. It is involved in the preparation of 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-isophthalaldehyde. It is useful for the treatment of urinary tract infection. Further, it is used in the Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform and acetone.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Avoid conditions like flames, sparks and moisture.
Hexamethylenetetramine is used as a formylation agent in the synthesis and as a precipitating agent. It is also used in the production of phenolic resins and its moulding compounds, which finds application as binders in fire proof materials, brake and clutch linings. It is involved in the preparation of 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-isophthalaldehyde. It is useful for the treatment of urinary tract infection. Further, it is used in the Duff reaction, Sommelet reaction and in the Delepine reaction.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform and acetone.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Avoid conditions like flames, sparks and moisture.
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