Methenamine, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. It usually is used on a long-term basis to treat chronic infections and to prevent recurrence of infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections 1.Indentification Name:Methenamine EINECS: 202-905-8 Molecular Formula:C6H12N4 CAS Registry Number: 100-97-0 Appearance:white crystalline powder Molecular Weight: 140.19 Density: 1.331 Boiling Point:252.7°C at 760mmHg Melting Point:280 °C Flash Point:250 °C Storage Temperature:Store at RT. Solubility:895 g/L (20 oC) Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. 2.Safety Information Hazard Codes: F,Xn Risk Statements: 11-42/43 Safety Statements: 16-22-24-37 RIDADR: UN 1328 4.1/PG 3 WGK Germany:1 RTECS:MN4725000 F:9-23 HazardClass: 4.1 PackingGroup: III Hazardous Substances Data: 100-97-0 3.Properties Chemical Properties: white crystalline powder Usage: Used in the treatment of urinary track infection. General Description: Odorless white crystalline powder or colorless lustrous crystals. Sublimes in a vacuum at about 505° F with some decomposition. Solutions are strong bases (pH of 0.2 molar aqueous solution is 8.4). Air & Water Reactions: Highly flammable. Burns readily on contact with a flame with a smokeless flame. Finely powdered dust is significant dust explosion hazard. Water soluble. Reactivity Profile: Hexamethylenetetramine is hygroscopic. Hexamethylenetetramine is sensitive to exposure to heat. Hexamethylenetetramine is incompatible with oxidizing agents. Hexamethylenetetramine is also incompatible with acids. Hexamethylenetetramine reacts violently with sodium peroxide. Hexamethylenetetramine reacts explosively with 1-bromopentaborane(9) at temperatures above 194° F. The complex with iodine deflagrates at 280° F. The 1:1 addition complex with iodoform has exploded at 352° F. Hexamethylenetetramine is corrosive to some metals, such as aluminum and zinc . Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Formaldehyde gas and ammonia may be given off when hot . Fire Hazard: Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Formaldehyde gas and ammonia may be given off when hot.
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