| Product Name | Hexamine |
| Synonyms | hexamethylene triamine; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)]decane; preparation af; resotropin; hexamethylenetetraamine; aceto hmt; ammonioformaldehyde; formamine; hexa; hexilmethylenamine; methamin; metheneamine; hexamine; hiprex; mandelamine; urex; uroqid; urotropin; hmta; hexaform; 1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantane; aminoform; ammoform; cystogen; formin; uritone; hmt; hexamethylenetetramine; hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine); 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.1(sup37))decane; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13]decane; acetohmt; aminoformaldehyde; antihydral; carin; component of uro-phosphate; duirexol; ekagom h; ekagomh; esametilentetramina; formaldehyde-ammonia 6:4; formin[heterocycle]; grasselerator 102; herax uts; heraxuts; heterin; hexa-flo-pulver; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane; methanimine; 1,3,5,7-tetraazoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.18808 |
| CAS Registry Number | 100-97-0 |
| Molecular Structure |  |
| Product Application | It is used as a curing agent for resins and plastics, a vulcanization accelerator for rubber (Promoter H), an anti-shrink agent for textiles, and in the production of fungicides and explosives. When mixed with caustic soda and sodium phenolate, it is used as a phosgene absorbent in gas masks. |
Hexamine, also known as hmt, hexa, urex, urotropin, methenamine, or many other synonyms,
is a chemical compound with the CAS number 100-97-0.
It has the molecular formula C6H12N4 and the molar mass 140.19.
It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that dissolves in water and some organic solvents.
It has a sweet and bitter taste and a faint smell.
It is flammable and explosive, and can release hydrogen cyanide and decompose into methane, hydrogen, and nitrogen when heated.
It can also decompose into ammonia and formaldehyde in weak acid.
It burns with a smokeless flame and produces volatile vapors that are heavier than air.
It can react strongly with oxidants, nitric acid, and sodium peroxide.
It is mainly used as a corrosion inhibitor for hydrochloric acid pickling of large boilers, as it can form a protective film on the metal surface.
It can also be used as a fuel, a disinfectant, a stabilizer, and a reagent.
It has low toxicity but high irritation, and can cause dermatitis.
It should be handled with care and stored in a cool and ventilated place.
It should be kept away from fire, heat, sunlight, and incompatible materials.
| Product Name | Hexamine |
| Synonyms | hexamethylene triamine; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)]decane; preparation af; resotropin; hexamethylenetetraamine; aceto hmt; ammonioformaldehyde; formamine; hexa; hexilmethylenamine; methamin; metheneamine; hexamine; hiprex; mandelamine; urex; uroqid; urotropin; hmta; hexaform; 1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantane; aminoform; ammoform; cystogen; formin; uritone; hmt; hexamethylenetetramine; hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine); 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.1(sup37))decane; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13]decane; acetohmt; aminoformaldehyde; antihydral; carin; component of uro-phosphate; duirexol; ekagom h; ekagomh; esametilentetramina; formaldehyde-ammonia 6:4; formin[heterocycle]; grasselerator 102; herax uts; heraxuts; heterin; hexa-flo-pulver; 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane; methanimine; 1,3,5,7-tetraazoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.18808 |
| CAS Registry Number | 100-97-0 |
| Molecular Structure | |
| Product Application | It is used as a curing agent for resins and plastics, a vulcanization accelerator for rubber (Promoter H), an anti-shrink agent for textiles, and in the production of fungicides and explosives. When mixed with caustic soda and sodium phenolate, it is used as a phosgene absorbent in gas masks. |
Hexamine, also known as hmt, hexa, urex, urotropin, methenamine, or many other synonyms,
is a chemical compound with the CAS number 100-97-0.
It has the molecular formula C6H12N4 and the molar mass 140.19.
It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that dissolves in water and some organic solvents.
It has a sweet and bitter taste and a faint smell.
It is flammable and explosive, and can release hydrogen cyanide and decompose into methane, hydrogen, and nitrogen when heated.
It can also decompose into ammonia and formaldehyde in weak acid.
It burns with a smokeless flame and produces volatile vapors that are heavier than air.
It can react strongly with oxidants, nitric acid, and sodium peroxide.
It is mainly used as a corrosion inhibitor for hydrochloric acid pickling of large boilers, as it can form a protective film on the metal surface.
It can also be used as a fuel, a disinfectant, a stabilizer, and a reagent.
It has low toxicity but high irritation, and can cause dermatitis.
It should be handled with care and stored in a cool and ventilated place.
It should be kept away from fire, heat, sunlight, and incompatible materials.
