Caprolactam
TL;DR: Caprolactam (CAS 105-60-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H11NO and molecular weight 113.08406 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
azepan-2-one
Also Known As: azepan-2-one, CAPROLACTAM, epsilon-Caprolactam, 6-Caprolactam, Aminocaproic lactam
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H11NO |
| Molecular Weight | 113.08406 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 29.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 113.08406 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 90.0 |
| 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 |
| Flash Point | 257 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001 mmHg at 68 °F ; 3 mmHg at 212 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4965 @ 31 °C/D; 1.4935 @ 40 °C/D /70% aq soln/ |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1CCC(=O)NCC1 |
| InChIKey | JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Caprolactam is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Caprolactam (CAS 105-60-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Caprolactam is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 105-60-2 and the molecular formula C6H11NO and a molecular weight of 113.08 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.02 at 170.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as azepan-2-one and CAPROLACTAM.
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Chemical Property Profile of Caprolactam
Property Insights of Caprolactam
The XLogP value of -0.1 indicates that Caprolactam is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 29.1 Ų, Caprolactam exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Caprolactam has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Caprolactam?
The CAS number of Caprolactam is 105-60-2.
What is the molecular formula of Caprolactam?
The molecular formula of Caprolactam is C6H11NO.
What is the molecular weight of Caprolactam?
The molecular weight of Caprolactam is 113.08406 g/mol.
What are the applications of Caprolactam?
Caprolactam is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Caprolactam (CAS 105-60-2) with custom synthesis available...
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