Description

2-Azacyclooctanone is a versatile eight-membered lactam, a key structural motif and valuable synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its constrained ring system makes it a crucial building block for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and macrocycles. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications ranging from medicinal chemistry to polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialized polyamides (nylons) and other performance polymers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or building block in the study of enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azacyclooctanone
CAS No.	673-66-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO
Molecular Weight	127.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Caprolactam, 2-Azacyclooctanone, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, ε-Caprolactam (Note: This is the common name for the 7-membered ring; 8-membered is less common), Azacyclooctan-2-one, 2-Oxoazacyclooctane, Perhydroazepin-2-one, Aminocycloheptanone
EINECS	211-617-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Azacyclooctanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.