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Hexamethylenetetramine, 99+%
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
Specifications
| Materiale o nome chimico | Hexamethylenetetramine |
| Punto di fusione | ∼280°C (sublimation) |
| Densità | 1.33 |
| Punto d'infiammabilità | 250°C (482°F) |
| Quantità | 250 g |
| Numero UN | UN1328 |
| Beilstein | 2018 |
| Sensibilità | Hygroscopic |
| Indice di Merck | 14,5966 |
| Informazioni di solubilità | Soluble in water,ethanol,chloroform and acetone. |
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Safety and Handling
- Hexamethylenetetramine
- Attenzione
- Solido infiammabile Categoria 2
- Sensibilizzazione della pelle Categoria 1
- H228-Solido infiammabile.
- H317-Può provocare una reazione allergica cutanea.
- P210-Tenere lontano da fonti di calore, superfici riscaldate, scintille, fiamme e altre fonti di innesco. Vietato fumare.
- P261-Evitare di respirare la polvere/i fumi/i gas/la nebbia/i vapori/gli aerosol.
- P280-Indossare guanti/indumenti protettivi/Proteggere gli occhi/il viso.
- P240-Mettere a terra/massa il contenitore e il dispositivo ricevente.
- P241-Utilizzare impianti elettrici/di ventilazione/d'illuminazione/ a prova di esplosione.
- P501-Smaltire il prodotto/recipiente in conformità con le disposizioni locali/regionali/nazionali/internazionali..
RUO – Research Use Only
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