| Formula / Notation | C6H11NO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 105-60-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 113.16 |
| Melting Point | 156 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 512.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.02 at 170.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Caprolactam is a clear to milky white-colored solution with a mild, disagreeable odor. Contact may cause slight irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be mildly toxic by ingestion. The... |
| Also Known As | azepan-2-one; 105-60-2; epsilon-Caprolactam; 2-Oxohexamethylenimine; 6-Caprolactam; Aminocaproic lactam; Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; 6-Hexanelactam; 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine; 2-Azacycloheptanone |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Caprolactam?
Epsilon-caprolactam is a member of the class of caprolactams that is azepane substituted by an oxo group at position 2. It has a role as a human blood serum metabolite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: azepan-2-one
Other Names / Synonyms: azepan-2-one; 105-60-2; epsilon-Caprolactam; 2-Oxohexamethylenimine; 6-Caprolactam; Aminocaproic lactam; Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; 6-Hexanelactam; 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine; 2-Azacycloheptanone
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 156 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 512.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.02 at 170.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 113.16 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Caprolactam is a clear to milky white-colored solution with a mild, disagreeable odor. Contact may cause slight irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be mildly toxic by ingestion. The... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Epsilon-caprolactam is a member of the class of caprolactams that is azepane substituted by an oxo group at position 2. It has a role as a human blood serum metabolite.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Caprolactam is: C6H11NO