Chemical Property:
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Molar Mass | 198.3 |
| Density | 0.942 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -12 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 140-141 °C/1 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 236 |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.132Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | neat |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| BRN | 1282749 |
| pKa | 0.001[at 20 ℃] |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.460(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to yellow viscous liquid, with the aroma of coconut fruit, a cream odor at low concentrations. Flash Point 66. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and vegetable oil. |
| Use | For a variety of fruit, apricot, honey and cheese, cream chocolate, dairy |
Introduction
6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyrano-2-one, also known as caprolactone, γ-caprolactone, is an organic compound.
Quality:
6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It has a special odor similar to water and soluble properties in water, alcohols, and ethers. It is a non-polar solvent that is not easily miscible with many common organic solvents.
Use:
6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyrano-2-one is a commonly used solvent that is widely used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical industry. It is commonly used to dissolve substances such as cellulose, fatty acids, natural and synthetic resins, starch, etc. It can also be used as a solvent for coatings, inks, adhesives, and rubber additives.
Method:
The preparation method of 6-heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one is mainly obtained by the reaction of cyclohexanone and sodium hydride in alcohol solvent. The specific preparation method is to heat and react cyclohexanone with sodium hydride in an alcohol solvent such as ethylene glycol or isopropanol to generate 6-cyclohexyl-2H-pyrano-2-one, and then obtain the target product through the oxidation reaction of cyclohexyl to heptyl.
Safety Information:
6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyrano-2-one has low toxicity, but it is still important to pay attention to its safe use. It is a flammable liquid and should be avoided from contact with open flames and high temperatures. Inhalation of vapors should be avoided during operation, operation should be carried out in a well-ventilated place, and appropriate protective measures should be taken, such as wearing protective glasses and gloves.
