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Hexamethylenetetramine, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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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.
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼280°C (sublimation) |
| Density | 1.33 |
| Flash Point | 250°C (482°F) |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1328 |
| Beilstein | 2018 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,5966 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,chloroform and acetone. |
| Formula Weight | 140.19 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H228-H317-H500 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228-H317 Flammable solid. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE |
| EINECSNumber | 202-905-8 |
| RTECSNumber | MN4725000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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