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epsilon-Caprolactone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11488950
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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.
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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

Specifications

Melting Point -2°C
Density 1.078
Boiling Point 235°C to 236°C
Flash Point 109°C (228°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Refractive Index 1.463
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 106919
Solubility Information Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Formula Weight 114.14
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material epsilon-Caprolactone
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • epsilon-Caprolactone
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Oxepanone

RUO – Research Use Only

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