epsilon-CAPROLACTONE
TL;DR: epsilon-CAPROLACTONE (CAS 502-44-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H10O2 and molecular weight 114.06808 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxepan-2-one
Also Known As: oxepan-2-one, Epsilon-caprolactone, 6-Hexanolactone, CAPROLACTONE, 2-Oxepanone
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.06808 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 114.06808 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 88.0 |
| Melting Point | -1.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 237 °C |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 127 °C o.c. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.13 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Solubility in water: miscible |
| SMILES | C1CCC(=O)OCC1 |
| InChIKey | PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: epsilon-CAPROLACTONE is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies epsilon-CAPROLACTONE (CAS 502-44-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
epsilon-CAPROLACTONE (CAS 502-44-3) is a polymer intermediate with the molecular formula C6H10O2 and a molecular weight of 114.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.07 g/cm³ g/cm³, a solubility: Solubility in water: miscible. It is also known as oxepan-2-one and Epsilon-caprolactone.
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Chemical Property Profile of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE
Property Insights of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE
The XLogP value of 0.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for epsilon-CAPROLACTONE. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, epsilon-CAPROLACTONE exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, epsilon-CAPROLACTONE has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE?
The CAS number of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE is 502-44-3.
What is the molecular formula of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE?
The molecular formula of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE is C6H10O2.
What is the molecular weight of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE?
The molecular weight of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE is 114.06808 g/mol.
What are the applications of epsilon-CAPROLACTONE?
epsilon-CAPROLACTONE is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies epsilon-CAPROLACTONE (CAS 502-44-3) with custom...
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