HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA
(2004). An ADI of 0-0.15 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Hexamine, methenamine, INS No. 239
DEFINITION
Chemical names 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]-decane, hexamethylenetetramine
C.A.S. number 100-97-0
Chemical formula C6H12N4
Formula weight 140.19
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Nearly odourless, colourless lustrous crystals, or white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USESAntimicrobial preservative
