Caprolactoneε-Caprolactone or simply caprolactone is a lactone (a cyclic ester) possessing a seven-membered ring. Its name is derived from caproic acid. This colorless liquid is miscible with most organic solvents and water. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Caprolactone, revision 1377186096.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H10O2, 114.14 g/mol

Melting point

-1 °C

Boiling point

241 °C

Density

1.03 g/cm³

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