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Caprolactam

SKU 90037701 CAS 105-60-2 Available on enquiry

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Caprolactam is an organic compound primarily used as a precursor in the production of nylon 6 fibers and plastics. This chemical is identified by CAS number 105-60-2 and carries no signal word under current safety classifications. Molekula supplies Caprolactam from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037701
CAS Number: 105-60-2
IUPAC Name: azepan-2-one
EC Number: 203-313-2
Exact Mass: 113.0841
SMILES: C1CCC(=O)NCC1
InChIKey: JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-6/h1-5H2,(H,7,8)
PubChem CID: 7768

Synonyms

2-Azacycloheptanone
2-Oxohexamethyleneimine
2-Oxohexamethylenimine
6-Caprolactam
6-Hexanelactam
Aminocaproic lactam
azepan-2-one
epsilon-Caprolactam
Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
Hexanolactam

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White flakes or fused
Odour: Unpleasant odor
Melting Point: 69.3 °C
Boiling Point: 270 °C
Density: 1.02 (relative, water = 1)
Water Solubility: 5250 g/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): Soluble in chlorinated solvents, petroleum distillate, and cyclohexene
Vapour Pressure: 0.26 Pa at 25 °C
Refractive Index: 1.4965

Source: PubChem CID 7768 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is Caprolactam used for?

Caprolactam is primarily used as a monomer in the production of Nylon 6 fibers and engineering plastics.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Caprolactam?

The chemical formula for Caprolactam is C6H11NO and it has a molecular weight of 113.16 g/mol.

How should Caprolactam be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of Caprolactam is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific purity grades currently available for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply Caprolactam in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Caprolactam in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.