Hexamine is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula (CH2)6N4. This white crystalline compound is high soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It has a cage-like structure similar to adamantane. It is useful in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, for example plastics, pharmaceuticals, rubber additives. It sublimes in a vacuum at 280 °C. Synthesis, structure, reactivity Hexamine is prepared by the reaction of formaldehyde and ammonia.Karsten Eller, Erhard Henkes, Roland… (More on Hexamine)