epsilon-Caprolactone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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

• 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

• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	207-938-1
RTECSNumber	MO8400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only