Caprolactam CAS NO.105-60-2

Caprolactam Basic information

Production of polyamide fibers and resins Chemical properties Uses Production method Hazards & Safety Information
Product Name:    Caprolactam
Synonyms:    CYCLOHEXANONEISOOXIME;E-CAPROLACTAM;CAPROLACTAM;CPL;HEXAHYDRO-2H-AZEPIN-2-ONE;EPSILUM-CAPROLACTAM;EPSILON-CAP;EPSILON-CAPROLACTAM
CAS:    105-60-2
MF:    C6H11NO
MW:    113.16
EINECS:    203-313-2
Product Categories:    
Mol File:    105-60-2.mol

Caprolactam Chemical 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
Fp     152 °C
storage temp.     2-8°C
solubility     H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
form     Crystals or Flakes
pka    16.61±0.20(Predicted)
color     White
Specific Gravity    1.042 (20/4℃)
PH    7.0-8.5 (333g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit    1.4-8%(V)
Water Solubility     4560 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number    1594
Merck     14,1761
BRN     106934
CAS DataBase Reference    105-60-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference    Caprolactam(105-60-2)
IARC    3 (Vol. 39, Sup 7, 71) 1999
EPA Substance Registry System    Caprolactam (105-60-2)

Safety Information
Hazard Codes     Xn
Risk Statements     20/22-36/37/38
Safety Statements     2-24/25
RIDADR     UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
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)