CAS 105-60-2

Caprolactam

Description:

Caprolactam is a cyclic amide with the molecular formula C6H11NO, primarily recognized for its role as a precursor in the production of nylon 6, a synthetic polymer widely used in textiles and plastics. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor and is soluble in water, alcohols, and many organic solvents. Caprolactam has a melting point that allows it to exist as a liquid at room temperature, facilitating its processing in industrial applications. The substance is produced through the cyclization of amino caproic acid or by the oxidation of cyclohexanone. It is important to handle caprolactam with care, as it can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Additionally, it is classified as a hazardous substance, necessitating proper safety measures during its use and storage. Overall, caprolactam is a vital compound in the polymer industry, contributing significantly to the production of high-performance materials.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-6/h1-5H2,(H,7,8)

InChI key: InChIKey=JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1CCCCCN1

Synonyms:

• 1,6-Hexanolactam
• 1-Aza-2-cycloheptanone
• 2-Azacycloheptanone
• 2-Ketohexamethylenimine
• 2-Oxoazepane
• 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine
• 2-Oxohexamethylenimine
• 2-Perhydroazepinone
• 2H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro-
• 6-Aminohexanoic acid lactam
• 6-Caprolactam
• 6-Hexanelactam
• A 19374
• AP
• AP (lactam)
• AP-Nylon
• Aminocaproic lactam
• Azepan-2-One
• CAPROLACTAM, ε-
• Caprolactam
• Hexahydro-1H-azepin-2-one
• Hexahydro-2-azepinone
• Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
• Hexahydro-2H-azepine-2-one
• Hexano-6-lactam
• Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-, cyclic lactam
• Hexanolactam
• Nsc 117393
• Nsc 25536
• Nsc 4977
• Perhydroazepin-2-One
• ]-Caprolactama
• epsilum-Caprolactam
• ε-Caprolactam
• ε-Caprolactame

epsilon-Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 3B-C0203

epsilon-Caprolactam Zone Refined (number of passes:24)

CAS: 105-60-2

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to lump

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 3B-C0022

ε-Caprolactam, 99%

CAS: 105-60-2

-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

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: crystalline powder or flakes, White

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 02-L06999

Caprolactam

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6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 113.08406

Ref: 45-1091039

Azepan-2-one

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 113.1576

Ref: IN-DA0034TG

ε-caprolactam

CAS: 105-60-2

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: ≥ 99.0%

Color and Shape: White crystals or flakes

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 7W-GK4752

Caprolactam

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Caprolactam

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 54-BUP19920

ε-Caprolactam-d10

CAS: 105-60-2, 169297-53-4

Purity: 98 atom % D

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 123.22

Ref: 3U-D5253

epsilon-Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 04-C10948040

epsilon-Caprolactam

Controlled Product

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Applications ε-​Caprolactam is a synthetic precursor of Nylon-6 and other synthetic polymers. This compound also inhibits the growth of several Bacillus and Rhizobium species, but Arthrobacter species grow normally in the presence of this compound.
References Bomfim, Marcus V.J., et al.: Braz. J. Pharm. Sci., 45(1), 21-35 (2009); Kalinova, Jana P., et al.: Food Chem., 157, 380-384 (2014)

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: TR-C175665

Azepan-2-one

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Azepan-2-one

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: >98%

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 113.15763

Ref: 54-OR42190

Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: 4Z-C-458002

Aminocaproic acid-Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: ST-EA-CP-A18009

Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Color and Shape: Yellowish solid; Amine, spicy aroma

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: BE-RMCC051000

Caprolactam

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Color and Shape: Yellowish solid; Amine, spicy aroma

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: BE-BePure-21018

Azepan-2-one

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Azepan-2-one

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 113.16

Ref: IN-DG127402

ε-CAPROLACTAM

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Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 113.1600037

Ref: 10-F835709

Epsilon caprolactam

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Epsilon caprolactam is a poly-functional compound that can be used as a monomer for the production of polyamides. It is produced from lysine and caproic acid in the presence of copper chloride by oxidative decarboxylation. Epsilon caprolactam has been shown to have synergistic effects with other compounds, such as toxicity studies on rats and mice. This compound also has an acidic nature due to its carboxylic acid group. Plasma mass spectrometry has shown that there are high values of epsilon caprolactam in the plasma of bacterial strains and it is rapidly metabolized to l-lysine. Epsilon caprolactam is also a solid catalyst for organic reactions, which causes phase transition temperature to increase and promotes reaction mechanisms.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White To Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 113.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FE31683

Caprolactam

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Caprolactam is a natural product used in the manufacture of synthetic fibers of the polyamide type.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO

Purity: 99.93%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 113.1576

Ref: TM-T20386