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HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C6H12N4
formula, see observation
(CH2)6N4
formula, see observation
100-97-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which has a heterocyclic fused ring structure, appears under the form of a white crystalline powder or of colorless, lustrous crystals, is practically odorless, is soluble in water, alcohol, and chloroform, is insoluble in ether, is derived by the action of ammonia on formaldehyde, and is used for the curing of phenolformaldehyde and resorcinolformaldehyde resins, in rubber-to-textile adhesives, as a protein modifier, in organic synthesis, in pharmaceuticals, as a corrosion inhibitor, in shrink-proofing textiles and as an antibacterial.

OBS

1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

methenamine: incorrect form.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: aceto HMT; ammoform; cystamin; formamine; formin; hexaform; methamin; preparation AF; resotropin; UN 1328; uritone; urotropin.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H12N4 or (CH2)6N4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H12N4
formula, see observation
(CH2)6N4
formula, see observation
100-97-0
CAS number
DEF

Composé hétérocyclique formé dans l'action directe du formol sur l'ammoniac que l'on utilise comme réactif analytique (silice), comme agent de synthèse, et comme médicament antiseptique, microbicide et régulateur de l'excrétion urinaire.

OBS

L'hexaméthylènetétramine est autorisée, en France, uniquement pour le caviar et les succédanés de caviar [...]. En République fédérale allemande, on l'utilise couramment pour les marinades de poisson non soumises à une stérilisation ou pasteurisation, du type «rollmops», par exemple [...]

OBS

1,3,5,7-tétraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]décane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

méthènamine : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H12N4 ou (CH2)6N4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H12N4
formula, see observation
(CH2)6N4
formula, see observation
100-97-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H12N4 o (CH2)6N4

OBS

Sólido cristalino, inodoro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y cloroformo. Insoluble en éter. Inflamable.

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Record 2 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6N6O6
formula, see observation
(CH2)3N3(NO2)3
formula, see observation
C3H6O6N6
formula, see observation
121-82-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a white, crystalline solid, is soluble in acetone, is insoluble in water, alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, and carbon disulfide, is slightly soluble in methanol and ether, is derived by reaction of hexamethylenetetramine with concentrated nitric acid, is toxic by inhalation and skin contact, and, being 1. 5 times as powerful as TNT, is used as an explosive, for example as the main charge in jet-perforating guns.

OBS

... powerful explosive, discovered by Hans Henning of Germany in 1899 but not used until World War II ..., RDX was produced on a large scale in the United States by a secret process developed in the United States and Canada. The name RDX was coined by the British as a contraction of Research Department Explosive, and this name was accepted in the United States. The Germans called it Hexogen, and the Italians called it T4.

OBS

1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine: CAS name.

OBS

The prefix "sym" and the abbreviation "s" must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: PBX(AF); PBXW; UN 0072; UN 0118.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6N6O6 or (CH2)3N3(NO2)3 or C3H6O6N6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6N6O6
formula, see observation
(CH2)3N3(NO2)3
formula, see observation
C3H6O6N6
formula, see observation
121-82-4
CAS number
DEF

Explosif très puissant, fabriqué par nitration de l'hexogène.

OBS

1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine : nom CAS; les noms CAS sont à éviter en français.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6N6O6 ou (CH2)3N3(NO2)3 ou C3H6O6N6

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Rubber
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

... by incorporating the co-condensation product into rubber, an effect of the co-condensation product is exhibited on the vulcanizing adhesion of the rubber to the reinforcing material, particularly to the steel cords such as brass-plated steel cords and zinc-plated steel cords; however, in order to enhance the adhesiveness sufficiently, it is preferable to add a formaldehyde donor, namely a compound which releases formaldehyde upon heating, which is usually used in the rubber industry. The formaldehyde donor used herein may be that which has heretofore been used together with resorcin or a resorcin resin of a formaldehyde acceptor, and includes, for example, condensates of melamine and formaldehyde, such as dimethylolmelamine, trimethylolmelamine, tetramethylolmelamine and hexamethylolmelamine; condensates of melamine, formaldehyde and methanol, such as hexakis(methoxymethyl) melamine and pentakis(methoxymethyl) methylolmelamine; hexamethylenetetramine; and the like.

OBS

(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltrinitrilo)hexakismethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltrinitrilo)hexakisméthanol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

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