| Identification | |
| Name: | Caprolactam |
| Synonyms: | 1-Aza-2-cycloheptanone;2-Azacycloheptanone;2-Ketohexamethylenimine;2-Oxohexamethylenimine;2-Perhydroazepinone;6-Caprolactam;6-Hexanelactam;A 19374;AP;AP (lactam);Aminocaproic lactam;Azepan-2-one;Caprolactam;Hexahydro-1H-azepin-2-one;Hexahydro-2-azepinone;Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one;Hexano-6-lactam;Hexanoicacid, 6-amino-, cyclic lactam;Hexanolactam;NSC 117393;NSC 25536;NSC 4977;e-Caprolactam;w-Caprolactam; |
| CAS: | 105-60-2 |
| EINECS: | 203-313-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H11NO |
| Molecular Weight: | 113.1576 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C6H11NO/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-6/h1-5H2,(H,7,8) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2811 |
| Density: | 1805 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4935 |
| Solubility: | 4560 g/L (20 oC) |
| Appearance: | white crystalline solid |
| Packinggroup: | Z01 |
| HS Code: | 29337100 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Color: | Hygroscopic leaflets from petroleum ether White, crystalline solid or flakes ... [Note: Significant vapor concentrations would be expected only at elevated temperatures]. White flakes or fused |
| Usage: | Manufacture synthetic fibers of the polyamide type (perlon), solvent for high mol wt polymers. |
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