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Caprolactam , CP , 105-60-2

Synonym(s):
ε-Caprolactam;2-Oxohexamethyleneimine;6-Aminocaproic acid lactam, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine;Aza-2-cycloheptanone;epsilon-Caprolactam

CAS NO.:105-60-2

Empirical Formula: C6H11NO

Molecular Weight: 113.16

MDL number: MFCD00006936

EINECS: 203-313-2

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 68-71 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 136-138 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.01
vapor pressure  <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA  4235 | 1,6-HEXALACTAM
refractive index  1.4935
Flash point: 152 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
pka 16.61±0.20(Predicted)
form  Crystals or Flakes
Specific Gravity 1.042 (20/4℃)
color  White
PH 7.0-8.5 (333g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor amine spicy
Odor Type spicy
explosive limit 1.4-8%(V)
Water Solubility  4560 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number 1594
Merck  14,1761
BRN  106934
Dielectric constant 1.7 - 1.9(0.0℃)
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.22 ppm; STEL 3 mg/m3; STEL 0.66 ppm
LogP 0.12 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 105-60-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 3 (Vol. 39, Sup 7, 71) 1999
NIST Chemistry Reference Caprolactam(105-60-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Caprolactam (105-60-2)

Description and Uses

Caprolactam, CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2NHCO, is a solid material composed of white flakes. Caprolactam is soluble in water and has a specific gravity (in a 70% solution)of 1.05, which is heavier than water. It may also be encountered as a molten material. Caprolactam is toxic by inhalation, with a TLV of (vapor) 5 ppm in air and (dust) 1 mg/m3 of air. The primary uses are in the manufacture of synthetic fibers, plastics, film, coatings, and polyurethanes.

Monomer for manufacture of polycaprolactam (Nylon 6) used in carpets, textiles, clothing, and tires

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302+H332-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P301+P312+P330-P302+P352-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  20/22-36/37/38
Safety Statements  2-24/25
RIDADR  UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
OEB C
OEL TWA: 1 mg/m3, STEL: 3 mg/m3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  CM3675000
Autoignition Temperature 707 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29337100
Hazardous Substances Data 105-60-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 2.14 g/kg (Smyth)

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