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epsilon-Caprolactone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A102990C
Description
ε-Caprolactone is widely used as a monomer in the manufacturing of highly specialized polymers. It is mainly utilized as a precursor to caprolactam. It finds an application in the synthesis of polyglecaprone, which is used as a suture material in surgery.
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-Caprolactone is widely used as a monomer in the manufacturing of highly specialized polymers. It is mainly utilized as a precursor to caprolactam. It finds an application in the synthesis of polyglecaprone, which is used as a suture material in surgery.
Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Combustible liquid.
Specifications
| epsilon-Caprolactone | |
| -2°C | |
| 235°C to 236°C | |
| 99% | |
| 1.463 | |
| 10,000 g | |
| 6-hexanolactone, epsilon-caprolactone, 2-oxepanone, caprolactone, hexan-6-olide, 6-hexanolide, hexano-6-lactone, 1,6-hexanolide, e-caprolactone, 1-oxa-2-oxocycloheptane | |
| PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| oxepan-2-one | |
| 10401 | |
| 114.14 |
| 502-44-3 | |
| 1.078 | |
| 109°C (228°F) | |
| C6H10O2 | |
| MFCD00003267 | |
| 106919 | |
| Miscible with water and most organic solvents. | |
| C1CCC(=O)OCC1 | |
| 114.144 | |
| CHEBI:17915 | |
| 99% |
Chemical Identifiers
| 502-44-3 | |
| 114.144 | |
| PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 10401 | |
| oxepan-2-one |
| C6H10O2 | |
| MFCD00003267 | |
| 6-hexanolactone, epsilon-caprolactone, 2-oxepanone, caprolactone, hexan-6-olide, 6-hexanolide, hexano-6-lactone, 1,6-hexanolide, e-caprolactone, 1-oxa-2-oxocycloheptane | |
| CHEBI:17915 | |
| C1CCC(=O)OCC1 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
H319
EINECSNumber : 207-938-1
RTECSNumber : MO8400000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only