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Chemical
CAS Num	645-05-6
Chemical Formula	C9H18N6
Molecular Weight	210.28
IUPAC Chemical Name	N2,N2,N4,N4,N6,N6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Exact Mass	210.15929
Elemental Analysis	C, 51.41; H, 8.63; N, 39.97
Synonym	Hemel; Hexaloids. US brand names
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	CN(C)C1=NC(N(C)C)=NC(N(C)C)=N1
Biological
Targets and Effects	cytotoxic s-triazine derivative
Pathways	alkylating agent
Physical
Appearance	Solid powder
Purity	>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition	Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition	Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Shelf Life	>2 years if stored properly