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1409003

USP

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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About This Item

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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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

SMILES string

C1N2CN3CN1CN(C2)C3

InChI

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

InChI key

VKYKSIONXSXAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

Application

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

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
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

易制爆化学品
危险化学品

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
1409003-500MG04061833851746
1409003-100MG04065269309208