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epsilon-Caprolactam, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAL0699936
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105-60-2
C6H11NO
113.16
MFCD00006936
JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
epsilon-caprolactam, caprolactam, 6-caprolactam, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, aminocaproic lactam, 2-azacycloheptanone, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, 2h-azepin-2-one, hexahydro, 6-hexanelactam, hexanolactam
7768
CHEBI:28579
azepan-2-one
C1CCC(=O)NCC1
105-60-2
C6H11NO
113.16
MFCD00006936
JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
epsilon-caprolactam, caprolactam, 6-caprolactam, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, aminocaproic lactam, 2-azacycloheptanone, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, 2h-azepin-2-one, hexahydro, 6-hexanelactam, hexanolactam
7768
CHEBI:28579
azepan-2-one
C1CCC(=O)NCC1

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 68°C to 72°C
Density 1.01
pH 7 to 8.5
Boiling Point 270°C
Flash Point 152°C (305°F)
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 106934
Merck Index 14,1761
Solubility Information Soluble in benzene,ethanol,water,chloroform,methanol,tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol,ether,dimethylformamide,chlorinated hydrocarbons,cyclohexene and petroleum fractions.
Formula Weight 113.16
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material epsilon-Caprolactam
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Hazard Category H302+H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335-H500
Hazard Statement 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.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 203-313-2
RTECSNumber CM3675000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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