Aminoform CAS 100-97-0
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- Versatile Applications – Used in pharmaceuticals, rubber industry, fuel tablets, and water treatment.
- Environmentally Friendly Option – Degrades without leaving persistent toxic residues.
- Cost-Effective – Provides high efficiency at competitive pricing.
Aminoform Description
Name: Hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA)
Synonyms: Aminoform / 1,3,5,7-Tetraazaadamantane / Hexamine / Methenamine / Urotropine
Molecular Formula: C6H12N4
Molecular Weight: 140.19
CAS NO.: 100-97-0
UN: 1328
Purity: 99.0%
Density: 1.33 g/cm³
Boiling point: 263 ℃
Melting point:280 °C (subl.)(lit.)
Flashing point: 250 ℃
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Water Solubility: Soluble in water and most organic solvents
Preparation method: Excess ammonia water and formaldehyde undergo condensation reaction under certain conditions. After the reaction is completed, the product can be settled, filtered, the filtrate can be vacuum evaporated, filtered and dried.
Storage: Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Pack tightly. Store separately from oxidants and acids and do not mix. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Do not use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. The storage area should be equipped with appropriate materials to contain leaks.
Safety Protection: Irritates the skin and may cause dermatitis. Workers should take protective measures and the workplace should be well ventilated. When skin comes into contact with the product, rinse with plenty of water.
About Us: With over many years as a certified Aminoform manufacturer, we combine innovation with stringent production standards to deliver high-performance product.
Hexamine Technical
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Content,% | ≥99.0 |
| PH(100g/L, 25°C) | 8.5～9.5 |
| Iron(Fe),% | ≤0.001 |
| Ammonium (NH4),% | ≤0.001 |
| Residue on ignition (calculated as sulfate), % | ≤0.01 |
| Sulfate (SO4),% | ≤0.001 |
| Heavy metals (Pb), % | ≤0.0005 |
| Water insoluble matter,% | ≤0.002 |
| Chloride (CI),% | ≤0.001 |
| Moisture,% | ≤0.3 |
As a certified Aminoform factory, we adhere to strict quality protocols, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety.
Methenamine Applications
- Key Roles in Industry
Resin and Plastic Manufacturing: Hexamethylenetetramine is widely used as a hardener for phenolic resins, a key raw material for the production of durable materials such as brake pads, abrasive products, and fireproofing. It promotes delayed hardening without releasing moisture, ensuring optimal material performance.
Rubber Industry: As a vulcanization accelerator, hexamethylenetetramine enhances the elasticity and strength of rubber products. When combined with resorcinol and silicic acid, hexamethylenetetramine also acts as a binder, significantly improving the bond strength of rubber compounds.
Explosives and Fireworks: Hexamethylenetetramine is a key precursor in the production of high-energy materials such as RDX (cyclonic dynamite), HMX (octogen), and other explosives. Its stability and combustion characteristics also make it ideal for fireworks, reducing the burning temperature and color intensity of fireworks.
Fuel Tablets: Due to its smokeless combustion, high energy density, and ash-free residue, hexamethylenetetramine is a core component of hexamethylenetetramine fuel tablets used by campers, the military, and relief organizations for portable heating. - Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare: In healthcare, hexamethylenetetramine is used as a urinary tract disinfectant (e.g., sold under brand names such as Hiprex and Urex). In acidic environments, it hydrolyzes to formaldehyde, exerting antimicrobial effects against urinary tract infections. With the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, this non-antibiotic alternative is gaining attention.
- Food Preservation and Safety: As a preservative (EU designation E239), hexamethylenetetramine inhibits microbial growth in products such as cured fish and provolone cheese. Its ability to extend shelf life while maintaining food quality makes it a valuable additive in the food industry.
- Special Applications
In the Textile Industry: It improves wrinkle resistance, dyeing speed, and chlorine bleaching activity.
Corrosion Inhibitor: Added to pickling solutions, it protects steel components from corrosion during mineral acid treatment.
Foam Manufacturing: Its derivatives are used as blowing agents to produce rubber and polyurethane foams with a fine, uniform cell structure. Particleboard production: As an ammonia-buffered hardener to reduce odor, extend pot life, and improve hardening uniformity.
