Hexamethylenetetramine
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Hexamethylenetetramine, also known as methenamine or urotropine, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₁₂N₄. It consists of four nitrogen atoms and six methylene groups arranged in a cage-like structure, which makes it a symmetric and stable compound.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Standard | Results | |
| Class article | Such as product | ||
| Purity % | ≥99.3 | ≥99.0 | 99.04 |
| Moisture content % | ≤0.5 | 0.27 | |
| Ash % | ≤0.03 | ≤0.05 | 0.01 |
| Heavy metal (Pb) % | ≤0.001 | ≤0.001 | ＜0.001 |
| Oxide (in Cl) % | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ＜0.015 |
| Sulfate (in SO4) % | ≤0.02 | ≤0.02 | ＜0.02 |
| Ammoniumsalt (in NH4) % | ≤0.001 | ≤0.001 | ＜0.001 |
| Appearance | White crystal powder | White crystal powder | |
APPLICATION
Medical Uses:
Urinary antiseptic: Hexamethylenetetramine is commonly used as a urinary antiseptic under the name methenamine. In acidic environments (such as the bladder), it hydrolyzes to form formaldehyde, which acts as an antimicrobial agent, helping to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
It is used in formulations such as methenamine hippurate or methenamine mandelate to reduce UTIs by continuously releasing formaldehyde in the urinary tract.
Production of Plastics:
It is an important curing agent in the production of phenolic resins and bakelite (an early plastic). In these processes, hexamethylenetetramine acts as a hardening agent, contributing to the final solid and durable structure of the material.
Explosives:
Hexamethylenetetramine use in the production of certain explosives, such as RDX (Research Department Explosive or cyclonite), a powerful military-grade explosive. RDX is synthesized by nitrating hexamethylenetetramine.
Fuel Tablets:
It is used in the production of solid fuel tablets (commonly known as Esbit), which are used for camping stoves and military rations. These tablets burn cleanly, producing a high-energy flame suitable for cooking or heating.
Laboratory Reagent:
Hexamethylenetetramine is use in organic synthesis, especially in the Duff reaction, which is use for formylating aromatic compounds. It’s also use in preparing other specialized reagents and chemicals.
Food Industry:
In some countries, it use as a food additive (as a preservative under the E-number E239), though its use is restricted in many places due to safety concerns.
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