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epsilon-Caprolactam, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

22.91 € - 92.76 €

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 105-60-2
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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Description

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.

Applications
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.

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.
Specifications

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
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
68°C to 72°C
7 to 8.5
152°C (305°F)
MFCD00006936
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%
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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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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