6-Hexanolactone

CAS502-44-3

6-Hexanolactone (CAS 502-44-3, C6H10O2) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

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Chemical structure of 6-Hexanolactone
C6H10O2 · 114.14 g/mol
CAS No.
502-44-3
Formula
C6H10O2
Mol. weight
114.14 g/mol

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 502-44-3
Product name 6-Hexanolactone
Chinese name 6-己内酯
Synonyms 1,6-Hexanolide
Chinese synonyms ε-己内酯; ω-己内酯; 已内酯; 6-己内酯; Α-己内酯; Α-羟基己酸内酯; EPSILON-已内酯; EPSILON-己内酯
Molecular formula C6H10O2
Molecular weight 114.14 g/mol
EC number 207-938-1

Physical and chemical properties

Refractive index 1.03

Applications

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>-1 °C </FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>96-97.5&nbsp;°C10&nbsp;mm Hg(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1.03&nbsp;g/mL&nbsp;at 25&nbsp;°C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>vapor density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>3.9 (vs air)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>vapor pressure&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>refractive index&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc><I>n</I><FRAC Type="vertical">20/D</FRAC> 1.463(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Fp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>229&nbsp;°F<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>&gt;1000 MG/L (20 &ordm;C)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>106919</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>CAS DataBase Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title="502-44-3(CAS DataBase Reference)" href="CAS_502-44-3.htm"><FONT color=#0066cc>502-44-3(CAS DataBase Reference)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>NIST Chemistry Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><A title=2-Oxepanone(502-44-3) href="http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=502-44-3&amp;Units=SI"><FONT color=#0066cc>2-Oxepanone(502-44-3)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>EPA Substance Registry System</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title=2-Oxepanone(502-44-3) href="http://iaspub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/substreg/searchandretrieve/advancedsearch/search.do?search=?search=&amp;searchCriteria(advancedCriteria)=casNumber=502-44-3"><FONT color=#0066cc>2-Oxepanone(502-44-3)</FONT></A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Hexanolactone?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Hexanolactone is 502-44-3. 6-Hexanolactone is also known as 1,6-Hexanolide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hexanolactone?

The molecular formula of 6-Hexanolactone is C6H10O2, and its molecular weight is 114.14 g/mol.

What is 6-Hexanolactone used for?

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>-1 °C </FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>96-97.5&nbsp;°C10&nbsp;mm Hg(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1.03&nbsp;g/mL&nbsp;at 25&nbsp;°C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>vapor density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>3.9 (vs air)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>vapor pressure&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>refractive index&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc><I>n</I><FRAC Type="vertical">20/D</FRAC> 1.463(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Fp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>229&nbsp;°F<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>&gt;1000 MG/L (20 &ordm;C)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>106919</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>CAS DataBase Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title="502-44-3(CAS DataBase Reference)" href="CAS_502-44-3.htm"><FONT color=#0066cc>502-44-3(CAS DataBase Reference)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>NIST Chemistry Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><A title=2-Oxepanone(502-44-3) href="http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=502-44-3&amp;Units=SI"><FONT color=#0066cc>2-Oxepanone(502-44-3)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>EPA Substance Registry System</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title=2-Oxepanone(502-44-3) href="http://iaspub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/substreg/searchandretrieve/advancedsearch/search.do?search=?search=&amp;searchCriteria(advancedCriteria)=casNumber=502-44-3"><FONT color=#0066cc>2-Oxepanone(502-44-3)</FONT></A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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