AE16394
Packsize | Purity | Availability | Price | Discounted Price | Quantity | |
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1g | 95% | in stock | $249.00 | $175.00 | - + | |
5g | 95% | in stock | $758.00 | $531.00 | - + |
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Catalog Number: | AE16394 |
Chemical Name: | Azepan-4-one |
CAS Number: | 105416-56-6 |
Molecular Formula: | C6H11NO |
Molecular Weight: | 113.1576 |
MDL Number: | MFCD01318553 |
SMILES: | O=C1CCNCCC1 |
Complexity: | 90.5 |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: | 1 |
Heavy Atom Count: | 8 |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: | 2 |
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: | 1 |
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: | 1 |
XLogP3: | -0.4 |
Azepan-4-one, also known as caprolactam, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis. Its cyclic structure consists of seven atoms, providing a unique framework for various reactions in organic chemistry. One key application of azepan-4-one is its role as a precursor in the synthesis of nylon-6, a popular and durable polymer used in textiles, plastics, and other industrial materials. Additionally, azepan-4-one serves as a crucial building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its structural flexibility and reactivity make it an essential component in the design and development of new compounds with diverse applications in the field of chemistry.