Hexamine

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CAS Number:100‑97‑0

Chemical Formula:C₆H₁₂N₄

Product Introduction

A white, odorless crystalline solid with a symmetric cage structure (similar to adamantane). Highly water-soluble and widely used as a curing agent in phenolic resins, fuel source in solid rocket propellant, urinary antiseptic (as methenamine), and organic reagent (e.g., Duff, Sommelet, Delepine reactions).

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting / Sublimation ~280 °C sublimation
Density ~1.33 g/cm³
Solubility ~895 g/L in water @20 °C; good in alcohols, acetone
Vapor Pressure <0.01 mmHg @ 20 °C
Flash Point ~482 °F (~250 °C)
Vapor Density 4.9 × air
Log P –2.18
NFPA Ratings (H/F/R) 2 / 3 / 1

Applications

  • Curing agent for phenolic resins
  • Fuel component in solid rocket propellants
  • Duff, Sommelet, Delepine organic reactions
  • Urinary antiseptic (methenamine salicylate/mandelate)

Safety & Handling:

  • Flammable solid (Class 4.1, UN1328); irritant—handle dust with care
  • Reactive with strong acids and oxidizers; hygroscopic
  • Use PPE, store in sealed, cool place (<30 °C), away from ignition and reactive chemicals

Safety & Handling:

  • Lab: 5 g to 1 kg bottles
  • Industrial: 25–50 kg HDPE bags, drums, bulk containers

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