laurolactam

Description

laurolactam · CAS 947-04-6 · C12H23NO. UNII UB8VFC953G. Vapor Pressure: 0.00000731 [mmHg].

Identification

CAS Registry Number	947-04-6
PubChem CID	13690
Molecular formula	C12H23NO
IUPAC name	azacyclotridecan-2-one
UNII (FDA)	UB8VFC953G

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	197.32
XLogP3	2.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	197.177964357
Monoisotopic Mass	197.177964357
Topological Polar Surface Area	29.1
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Vapor Pressure	0.00000731 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Dry Powder; Large Crystals
• Solid; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Very faintly beige crystalline lumps; [MSDSonline]
• VIRTUALLY INSOL IN WATER
• 148.2 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: APCI+; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID1027344]
• 148.8 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI+; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID1027344]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	96.6% (115 / 119)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	96.6% (115 / 119)
Reported hazard statements	H371, H402, H412

Documented Uses

• Used as a monomer for the polymerization of polyamide; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
• 2023: 8,500,000 - <25,000,000 lb
• 2022: 8,500,000 - <25,000,000 lb
• 2021: 8,500,000 - <25,000,000 lb
• 2020: 8,500,000 - <25,000,000 lb

Synonyms

Azacyclotridecan-2-one; 947-04-6; Laurolactam; Lauryl lactam; Dodecyllactam; Laurinolactam; Laurin lactam; omega-Laurolactam; CYCLODODECALACTAM; Dodecanolactam; 2-Oxo-dodecamethylenimine; 1-Aza-2-cyclotridecanone; omega-Dodecalactam; omega-Dodecanolactam; Dodecanoic acid, 12-amino-, lactam; DTXSID1027344

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of laurolactam?

CAS 947-04-6; molecular formula C12H23NO; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is laurolactam known by?

Azacyclotridecan-2-one, 947-04-6, Laurolactam, Lauryl lactam, Dodecyllactam, Laurinolactam.

What is the regulatory status of laurolactam?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is laurolactam classified as hazardous?

96.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (115 of 119).

What are the key physical properties of laurolactam?

Vapor Pressure: 0.00000731 [mmHg].

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