Product introduction
Hexamine (also urotropine), with the formula (C6H12N4), is a white crystalline powder soluble in water and ethanol, with a mild amine odor.
Medically, it acts as a urinary tract antiseptic, releasing formaldehyde in acidic urine to treat infections. Industrially, it cures resins/rubbers, cross-links plastics, and features in explosives and deodorants.
Handle with gloves, goggles, and a dust mask to avoid irritation. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from acids, oxidizers, and flames—heat causes toxic fume release.
Product Parameters
Parameter | Details |
Chemical Name | Hexamine (also known as urotropine) |
Chemical Formula | (CH₂)₆N₄ |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
Odor | Mild amine odor |
Medical Application | Urinary tract antiseptic; releases formaldehyde in acidic urine to treat infections |
Industrial Applications | Cures resins and rubbers; cross-links plastics; used in explosives and deodorants |
Handling Precautions | Wear gloves, goggles, and a dust mask to avoid irritation |
Storage Requirements | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area; keep away from acids, oxidizers, and flames (heat causes toxic fume release) |
Resins and Rubbers Industry: Hexamine acts as a curing agent, contributing to the curing process of resins and rubbers, enhancing their stability and performance.
Plastics Industry: C6H12N4 can be used functions as a cross-linking agent in plastic production, improving the structural integrity and mechanical properties of plastics.
Explosives Manufacturing: Hexamine can be used as an ingredient in explosives, playing a role in their formulation and properties.
Deodorant Formulations: Included in deodorant products to help combat unpleasant odors.