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epsilon-Caprolactone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

$49.67 - $951.44

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 502-44-3
Molecular Formula C6H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 114.144
MDL Number MFCD00003267
InChI Key PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 6-hexanolactone, epsilon-caprolactone, 2-oxepanone, caprolactone, hexan-6-olide, 6-hexanolide, hexano-6-lactone, 1,6-hexanolide, e-caprolactone, 1-oxa-2-oxocycloheptane
PubChem CID 10401
ChEBI CHEBI:17915
IUPAC Name oxepan-2-one
SMILES C1CCC(=O)OCC1
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Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Combustible liquid.
Specifications

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

Specifications

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%
-2°C
235°C to 236°C
99%
1.463
100 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
epsilon-Caprolactone
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Safety and Handling

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

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