Hexamethylene Tetramine

Synonym(s)

: Methenamine, hexamine, urotropine

Mol. Formula

: C6H12N4

EC / List no.

: 202-905-8

CAS no.

: 100-97-0

Molecular weight

: 140,19

Hexamethylene tetramine is a heterocyclic organic compound with antibiotic activity. In the body, methenamine is converted to formaldehyde, a non-specific bactericidal agent. Hexamethylene tetramine is typically used long-term to treat chronic urinary tract infections and prevent recurrence of infections.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: washing and cleaning products, fuels, cosmetics and personal care products.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners, coolants in refrigerators, and oil-based electric heaters.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Hexamethylene tetramine appears as a white crystalline powder or colorless shiny crystals.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	260
Boiling point			sublimes
Solubility	mg/ L	300	25 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/cm3	1-1.33	20 °C
Vapor pressure	Pa	0.13	20 °C
Flash point	°C	250	Closed cup
LogP		-2.18-(-2)	20 °C