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802800 ε-Caprolactam

ε-Caprolactam for synthesis. CAS 105-60-2, pH 7.0 - 8.5 (333 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

ε-Caprolactam MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 6-Aminocaproic acid lactam, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine

CAS #: 105-60-2 EC Number: 203-313-2 Molar Mass: 113.16 g/mol Hill Formula: C₆H₁₁NO
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
105-60-2203-313-2C₆H₁₁NO113.16 g/mol

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                  Description
                  Catalogue Number802800
                  Synonyms6-Aminocaproic acid lactam, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine
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                  Product Information
                  CAS number105-60-2
                  EC index number613-069-00-2
                  EC number203-313-2
                  Hill FormulaC₆H₁₁NO
                  Molar Mass113.16 g/mol
                  HS Code2933 71 00
                  Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
                  Quality LevelMQ200
                  Applications
                  Applicationε-Caprolactam for synthesis. CAS 105-60-2, pH 7.0 - 8.5 (333 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
                  Biological Information
                  Physicochemical Information
                  Boiling point270.8 °C (1013 hPa)
                  Density1.020 g/cm3 (75 °C)
                  Explosion limit1.4 - 8 %(V)
                  Flash point152 °C DIN 51758
                  Ignition temperature395 °C DIN 51794
                  Melting Point68 - 71 °C
                  pH value7.0 - 8.5 (333 g/l, H₂O)
                  Vapor pressure<0.01 hPa (20 °C)
                  Bulk density500 - 550 kg/m3
                  Solubility4560 g/l
                  Dimensions
                  Materials Information
                  Toxicological Information
                  LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1660 mg/kg
                  LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
                  Safety Information according to GHS
                  Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
                  Hazard Statement(s)H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
                  H315: Causes skin irritation.
                  H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
                  H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
                  Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing dust.
                  P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
                  P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
                  P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
                  P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
                  P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
                  Signal WordWarning
                  Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
                  WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
                  Disposal3
                  Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
                  Safety Information
                  Categories of dangerharmful, irritant
                  Product Usage Statements
                  Storage and Shipping Information
                  StorageStore below +30°C.
                  Packaging Information
                  Transport Information
                  Supplemental Information
                  Specifications
                  Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
                  Melting range (lower value)≥ 68 °C
                  Melting range (upper value)≤ 71 °C
                  Identity (IR)passes test
                  Global Trade Item Number
                  Catalog Number GTIN
                  8028000100 04022536376080
                  8028000500 04022536376097
                  8028001000 04022536376103
                  8028009050 04022536688664

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