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epsilon-Caprolactam, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$50.21 - $155.64
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 105-60-2 |
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Molecular Formula | C6H11NO |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 113.16 |
MDL Number | MFCD00006936 |
InChI Key | JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | epsilon-caprolactam, caprolactam, 6-caprolactam, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, aminocaproic lactam, 2-azacycloheptanone, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, 2h-azepin-2-one, hexahydro, 6-hexanelactam, hexanolactam |
PubChem CID | 7768 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:28579 |
IUPAC Name | azepan-2-one |
SMILES | C1CCC(=O)NCC1 |
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AAL0699922
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L0699922 |
100 g |
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AAL0699936
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L0699936 |
500 g |
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AAL069990E
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L069990E |
2500 g |
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Description
ε-Caprolactam is used as a monomer in the preparation of synthetic fibers of the polyamide as well as a solvent for high molecular weight polymers. It is also used in coatings and plasticizers. Further, it is used as a cross linking agent for polyurethanes. In addition to this, it is used to prepare nylon-6, which finds application in fibers and plastics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applicationsε-Caprolactam is used as a monomer in the preparation of synthetic fibers of the polyamide as well as a solvent for high molecular weight polymers. It is also used in coatings and plasticizers. Further, it is used as a cross linking agent for polyurethanes. In addition to this, it is used to prepare nylon-6, which finds application in fibers and plastics.
Solubility
Soluble in benzene, ethanol, water, chloroform, methanol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, ether, dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cyclohexene and petroleum fractions.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Chemical Identifiers
105-60-2 | |
113.16 | |
JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7768 | |
azepan-2-one |
C6H11NO | |
MFCD00006936 | |
epsilon-caprolactam, caprolactam, 6-caprolactam, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, aminocaproic lactam, 2-azacycloheptanone, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, 2h-azepin-2-one, hexahydro, 6-hexanelactam, hexanolactam | |
CHEBI:28579 | |
C1CCC(=O)NCC1 |
Specifications
105-60-2 | |
1.01 | |
270°C | |
C6H11NO | |
100 g | |
14,1761 | |
Soluble in benzene,ethanol,water,chloroform,methanol,tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol,ether,dimethylformamide,chlorinated hydrocarbons,cyclohexene and petroleum fractions. | |
C1CCC(=O)NCC1 | |
113.16 | |
CHEBI:28579 | |
99% |
68°C to 72°C | |
7 to 8.5 | |
152°C (305°F) | |
MFCD00006936 | |
106934 | |
epsilon-caprolactam, caprolactam, 6-caprolactam, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, aminocaproic lactam, 2-azacycloheptanone, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, 2h-azepin-2-one, hexahydro, 6-hexanelactam, hexanolactam | |
JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
azepan-2-one | |
7768 | |
113.16 | |
epsilon-Caprolactam |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
H302+H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 203-313-2
RTECSNumber : CM3675000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only