6-Hexanolactone

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6-Hexanolactone Structure
6-Hexanolactone structure
Common Name 6-Hexanolactone
CAS Number 502-44-3 Molecular Weight 114.142
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 225.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H10O2 Melting Point -1 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 109.4±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: 6-Hexano-6-lactone, also known as ε-己内酯, has a molecular formula of C6H10O2 and a molecular weight of 114.142. It appears as a transparent colorless liquid that may turn yellow over time. The melting point is -1 °C and the boiling point is 225.4±8.0 °C. It is mainly used for synthesizing rubber, fiber, and resin, and also for producing caprolactam, adhesives, coatings, etc. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name hexano-6-lactone
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 225.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point -1 °C
Molecular Formula C6H10O2
Molecular Weight 114.142
Flash Point 109.4±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 114.068077
PSA 26.30000
LogP 0.36
Vapour density 3.9 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.439
InChIKey PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C1CCCCCO1
Water Solubility >1000 MG/L (20 ºC)

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
MO8400000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Hexanoic acid, epsilon-lactone
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
502-44-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0106919
LAST UPDATED :
199806
DATA ITEMS CITED :
9
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H10-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
114.16
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T7OVTJ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
4290 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AMIHBC AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. (Chicago, IL) V.2-10, 1950-54. For publisher information, see AEHLAU. Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,61,1954
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1300 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JJIND8 JNCI, Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Washington, DC) V.61-79, 1978-87. For publisher information, see JNCIEQ. Volume(issue)/page/year: 62,911,1979
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
5990 uL/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AMIHBC AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. (Chicago, IL) V.2-10, 1950-54. For publisher information, see AEHLAU. Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,61,1954

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H319
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P337 + P313
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant
Risk Phrases R36/38
Safety Phrases S26-S39-S37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2
RTECS MO8400000
HS Code 2932209090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2932209090
Summary 2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles54

More Articles

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J. Liposome Res. 24(3) , 223-9, (2014)

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Polymeric nanoparticles-embedded organogel for roxithromycin delivery to hair follicles.

Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm. 88(1) , 75-84, (2014)

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Oxepan-2-on
ε-Caprolactone
6-hydroxyhexanoic acid, ε-lactone
E-CAPROLACTONE
e-Hexanolactone
ε-Hexanolactone
UNII-56RE988L1R
6-Caprolactone monomer
ε-Hexalactone
6-hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone
EINECS 207-938-1
6-Hexanolactone
2-Oxepanone
Hexanoic acid, ε-lactone
caprolactone
oxepan-2-one
Epsilon-Caprolactone Monomer
MFCD00003267
1,6-hexanolide

 6-Hexanolactone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Boiling point of hexano-6-lactone is 225.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: How is the water solubility of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Water solubility of hexano-6-lactone: >1000 MG/L (20 ºC).
Q: What are the upstream materials of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of hexano-6-lactone: 124-04-9;1191-25-9;108-94-1;629-11-8;108-93-0;627-93-0;4547-43-7;5299-60-5;110-82-7;930-68-7.
Q: What is the CAS number of hexano-6-lactone?
A: CAS number of hexano-6-lactone is 502-44-3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Molecular weight of hexano-6-lactone is 114.142.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of hexano-6-lactone?
A: SMILES notation of hexano-6-lactone is O=C1CCCCCO1.
Q: What is the LogP of hexano-6-lactone?
A: LogP of hexano-6-lactone is 0.36.
Q: What is the InChIKey of hexano-6-lactone?
A: InChIKey of hexano-6-lactone is PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of hexano-6-lactone is 26.30000.
Q: What are the downstream products of hexano-6-lactone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of hexano-6-lactone: 109359-36-6;112375-42-5;4286-55-9;4224-70-8;592-90-5;35444-44-1;4547-43-7;41796-80-9;5299-60-5;404-86-4.

 6-Hexanolactonefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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