CAS 502-44-3
:ε-Caprolactone
Description:
ε-Caprolactone is a cyclic ester, specifically a six-membered lactone, with the chemical formula C6H10O2. It is a colorless, oily liquid at room temperature and has a characteristic sweet odor. This compound is known for its low toxicity and is soluble in various organic solvents, including alcohols and ethers, but is less soluble in water. ε-Caprolactone is primarily used in the production of polycaprolactone, a biodegradable polymer that finds applications in the manufacture of elastomers, coatings, and drug delivery systems. The compound can undergo ring-opening polymerization, which allows for the synthesis of polymers with tailored properties. Additionally, ε-Caprolactone is utilized in the synthesis of various chemical intermediates and is of interest in the field of green chemistry due to its biodegradable nature. Its reactivity is influenced by the presence of the carbonyl and ether functional groups, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis and materials science.
Formula:C6H10O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-8-6/h1-5H2
InChI key:InChIKey=PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C1CCCCCO1
Synonyms:- 1,6-Hexanolide
- 2-Oxacycloheptanone
- 2-Oxepanone
- 2-Oxooxopane
- 6-Hexanolactone
- 6-Hexanolide
- 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone
- C 0702
- Caprolactone
- Caprolactone A
- Dimethyl Hexanedioate
- Epsilon-Caprolacton
- Hexamethylene oxide, 2-oxo-
- Hexan-6-Olide
- Hexan-6-Olido
- Hexan-6-olid
- Hexane-6-Olide
- Hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, lactone
- Hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, ε-lactone
- Nyrim 1 Additive 6
- Oxepan-2-One
- Placcel M
- Tone ECEQ
- Tone Monomer EC
- epsilon-Caprolactone
- ε-Caprolactone
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ε-Caprolactone
CAS:Formula:C6H10O2Purity:>99.0%(GC)Color and Shape:Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquidMolecular weight:114.14ε-Caprolactone, 99%
CAS:-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 productFormula:C6H10O2Purity:99%Color and Shape:Clear colorless, LiquidMolecular weight:114.14ε-Caprolactone
CAS:ε-Caprolactone is a lactone compound that can be isolated from Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn).Formula:C6H10O2Color and Shape:SolidMolecular weight:114.14ε-Caprolactone
CAS:Formula:C6H10O2Purity:≥ 99.0%Color and Shape:Colourless liquidMolecular weight:114.14ε-caprolactone
CAS:ε-caprolactoneFormula:C6H10O2Purity:99%Color and Shape:Liquid-ClearMolecular weight:114.14239epsilon-Caprolactone
CAS:Epsilon-Caprolactone is a pharmaceutical drug that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Epsilon-Caprolactone is an organic molecule with a hydroxyl group and a fatty acid side chain. It binds to copper ions, forming copper complexes which are cytotoxic and inhibit bacterial growth. Epsilon-Caprolactone has been shown to be effective against E. coli, Salmonella typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes in cell culture studies. The mechanism of action of this compound may involve inhibition of fatty acid synthesis at the level of the acyl carrier protein (ACP). Epsilon-Caprolactone is also known as 2-Oxohexanoic acid, 3-hydroxypropanoic acid, or 3-oxohexanoic acid.Formula:C6H10O2Purity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderMolecular weight:114.14 g/mol
