ε-Caprolactone - ≥97% , CAS No.502-44-3

CAS: 502-44-3 Cat. No.: C398060 Formula: C6H10O2 Molecular Weight: 114.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 106919 EC Number: 207-938-1
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
oxepan-2-one|Epsilon-caprolactone|CAPROLACTONE|6-Hexanolactone|502-44-3|2-Oxepanone|Hexan-6-olide|hexano-6-lactone|6-Hexanolide|1-Oxa-2-oxocycloheptane|1,6-Hexanolide|E-Caprolactone|Placcel M|epsilon-Caprolactone monomer|2-Oxacycloheptanone|24980-41-4|6-H
Storage
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Why this grade

≥97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 238 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
oxepan-2-one | Epsilon-caprolactone | CAPROLACTONE | 6-Hexanolactone | 502-44-3 | 2-Oxepanone | Hexan-6-olide | hexano-6-lactone | 6-Hexanolide | 1-Oxa-2-oxocycloheptane | 1,6-Hexanolide | E-Caprolactone | Placcel M | epsilon-Caprolactone monomer | 2-Oxacycloheptanone | 24980-41-4 | 6-H
Specifications & Purity
≥97%
Storage
Room temperature,Desiccated
Shipped In
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Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508811330
Canonical Smiles
C1CCC(=O)OCC1
IUPAC Name
oxepan-2-one
InChIKey
PAPBSGBWRJIAAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C6H10O2/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-8-6/h1-5H2
Isomeric SMILES
C1CCC(=O)OCC1
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
MO8400000
Molecular Weight
114.14
Beilstein
106919
Reaxy-Rn
106919
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=106919&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassLactones
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentLactones
Alternative Parents Oxepanes  Carboxylic acid esters  Oxacyclic compounds  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Caprolactone - Oxepane - Lactone - Carboxylic acid ester - Oxacycle - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lactones. These are cyclic esters of hydroxy carboxylic acids, containing a 1-oxacycloalkan-2-one structure, or analogues having unsaturation or heteroatoms replacing one or more carbon atoms of the ring.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
PON1 Tbio Serum paraoxonase/arylesterase 1 (96 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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9 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2220252I2220252Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 C398060
I2220253I2220253Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 C398060
I2220254I2220254Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 C398060
D2610140D2610140Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2026 C398060
D2610141D2610141Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2026 C398060
D2610142D2610142Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2026 C398060
J2613073J2613073Certificate of AnalysisApr 13, 2026 C398060
F2516343F2516343Certificate of AnalysisJun 19, 2025 C398060
F2516344F2516344Certificate of AnalysisJun 19, 2025 C398060
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water (>1 mg/ml at 20 °C), ethanol, acetone, and diethyl ether.
Refractive Index1.462-1.464
Flash Point(°F)228.2 °F
Flash Point(°C)109℃
Boil Point(°C)140 °C/35 mmHg
Melt Point(°C)-1°C
Molecular Weight114.140 g/mol
XLogP30.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass114.068 Da
Monoisotopic Mass114.068 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity88.500
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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