| Identification | More | [Name]
6-Hexanolactone | [CAS]
502-44-3 | [Synonyms]
2-OXEPANONE
6-CAPROLACTONE
6-HEXANOLACTONE
6-HEXANOLIDE
6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID LACTONE
CAPROLACTONE
E-CAPROLACTONE
EPSILON-CAPROLACTONE
EPSILON-CAPROLACTONE MONOMER
EPSILON-HEXALACTONE
EPSILON-HEXANOLACTONE
1,6-Hexanolide
1-Oxa-2-oxocycloheptane
2-Oxacycloheptanone
2-oxo-hexamethyleneoxid
5-Caprolactone
6-Caprolactone monomer
6-Hexanalactone
6-Hexanolacetone
6-Hydroxyhexan-6-olide | [EINECS(EC#)]
207-938-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H10O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00003267 | [Molecular Weight]
114.14 | [MOL File]
502-44-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
clear liquid | [Melting point ]
-1 °C
| [Boiling point ]
96-97.5 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
| [density ]
1.03 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [vapor density ]
3.9 (vs air)
| [vapor pressure ]
0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
| [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.463(lit.)
| [Fp ]
229 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store below +30°C. | [solubility ]
Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate | [form ]
Liquid | [color ]
Clear colorless, yellowing on aging | [explosive limit]
1.2-9%(V) | [Water Solubility ]
>1000 MG/L (20 ºC) | [BRN ]
106919 | [InChIKey]
PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [LogP]
0.32 at 20℃ | [Uses]
Intermediate in adhesives, urethane coatings, and elastomers; solvent; diluent for epoxy resins; synthetic fibers; organic synthesis. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
502-44-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
2-Oxepanone(502-44-3) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
502-44-3(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S39:Wear eye/face protection .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
MO8400000
| [Autoignition Temperature]
204 °C | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29322090 | [Hazardous Substances Data]
502-44-3(Hazardous Substances Data) | [Toxicity]
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 5990 mg/kg |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Clear colorless liquid, yellowing on ageing | [Definition]
ChEBI: A epsilon-lactone that is oxepane substituted by an oxo group at position 2. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 80, p. 4079, 1958 DOI: 10.1021/ja01548a063
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 61, p. 4560, 1996 DOI: 10.1021/jo952237x
Tetrahedron Letters, 17, p. 2455, 1976 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(76)90018-6 | [General Description]
ε-caprolactone is a cyclic ester. Ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone initiated by, tributylin n butoxide, ethyl magnesium bromide, or samarium acetate or heteropolyacid, leads to the formation of poly caprolactone (PCL). | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified |
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