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Methenamine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hexamethylenetetramine, 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, Hexamine, Methenamine, Urotropine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12N4
CAS Number:
100-97-0
Molecular Weight:
140.19
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750397
MDL number:
MFCD00006895
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2018

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Product Name

Methenamine, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C6H12N4/c1-7-2-9-4-8(1)5-10(3-7)6-9/h1-6H2

SMILES string

C1N2CN3CN1CN(C2)C3

InChI key

VKYKSIONXSXAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

methenamine

autoignition temp.

770 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

280 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Methenamine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS02,GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H228,H317

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

482.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

250 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

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