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epsilon-Caprolactam, 99%
CAS: 105-60-2 | C6H11NO | 113.16 g/mol
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Catalog number L06999.0E
also known as L06999-0E
Price (EUR)
95,60
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Quantity:
2500 g
Price (EUR)
95,60
Each
Chemical Identifiers
CAS105-60-2
IUPAC Nameazepan-2-one
Molecular FormulaC6H11NO
InChI KeyJBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C1CCCCCN1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormcrystalline powder or flakes
Appearance (Color)White
Assay (GC)> 98.5%
ε-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 nylon-6, which finds application in fibers and plastics.
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Applications
ε-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 nylon-6, which finds application in fibers and plastics.
Solubility
Soluble in benzene, ethanol, water, chloroform, methanol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, ether, dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cyclohexene and petroleum fractions.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
ε-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 nylon-6, which finds application in fibers and plastics.
Solubility
Soluble in benzene, ethanol, water, chloroform, methanol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, ether, dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cyclohexene and petroleum fractions.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Tunc, D.; Bouchekif, H.; Améduri, B.; Jérôme, C.; Desbois, P.; Lecomte, P.; Carlotti, S. Synthesis of aliphatic polyamide bearing fluorinated groups from epsilon-caprolactam and modified cyclic lysine. Eur. Polym. J. 2015, 71, 575-584.
- Beerthuis, R.; Rothenberg, G.; Shiju, N. R. Catalytic routes towards acrylic acid, adipic acid and epsilon-caprolactam starting from biorenewables. Green Chem. 2015, 17 (3), 1341-1361.