Description

6-Methylhexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One is a high-purity, seven-membered lactam (caprolactam derivative) valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its saturated, sterically defined structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of specialized polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and performance materials industries seeking to create novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing a modified caprolactam or azepane ring system.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialized polyamides (nylons) with altered thermal and mechanical properties compared to standard caprolactam-based polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a saturated nitrogen heterocycle.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylhexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One
CAS No.	6142-55-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO
Molecular Weight	127.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylcaprolactam; 6-Methylazepan-2-one; 2-Azepanone, hexahydro-6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-2-perhydroazepinone; 6-Methylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; α-Methyl-ε-caprolactam; 6-Methyl-ε-caprolactam
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylhexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.