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N-methylcaprolactam
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N-methylcaprolactam is a cyclic amide used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in various industrial synthesis processes. This compound is identified by CAS number 2556-73-2 and carries no signal word under current safety classifications. Molekula supplies N-methylcaprolactam 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.
Overview
- SKU
- 90028925
- CAS Number
- 2556-73-2
- IUPAC Name
- 1-methylazepan-2-one
- EC Number
- 219-874-1
- Exact Mass
- 127.0997
- SMILES
- CN1CCCCCC1=O
- InChIKey
- ZWXPDGCFMMFNRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H13NO/c1-8-6-4-2-3-5-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3
- PubChem CID
- 17369
Synonyms
- 1-methylazacycloheptan-2-one
- 1-Methylcaprolactam
- 2H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro-1-methyl-
- 2H-AZEPIN-2-ONE, HEXAHYDRO-N-METHYL-
- epsilon-Caprolactam, N-methyl-
- Hexahydro-1-methyl-2H-azepin-2-one
- Hexahydro-N-methyl-2H-azepin-2-one
- N-Methyl-.epsilon.-caprolactam
- n-methyl-6-caprolactam
- N-Methyl-e-caprolactam
Frequently asked questions
What is N-methylcaprolactam used for?
N-methylcaprolactam is primarily used as a solvent in various chemical processes and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-methylcaprolactam?
The chemical formula is C7H13NO and the molecular weight is 127.18 g/mol.
How should N-methylcaprolactam be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of N-methylcaprolactam is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.
Can Molekula supply N-methylcaprolactam in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply N-methylcaprolactam in various quantities, from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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.