Description

2H-Azepin-2-One, 1-Acetylhexahydro-5-Methyl- (6Ci,7Ci) is a specialized lactam derivative, a key structural motif in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound matters as a versatile building block for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, offering a unique azepinone scaffold. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile synthon for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and macrocycles in academic and industrial research.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2H-Azepin-2-One, 1-Acetylhexahydro-5-Methyl- (6Ci,7Ci)
CAS No.	90608-42-7
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO2
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetyl-5-methylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; 5-Methyl-1-acetylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; N-Acetyl-5-methylcaprolactam; 1-Acetyl-5-methylazepan-2-one; 5-Methyl-1-acetylazepan-2-one; N-Acetyl-5-methyl-ε-caprolactam; 2H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro-1-acetyl-5-methyl-; 1-Acetyl-5-methylperhydroazepin-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2H-Azepin-2-One, 1-Acetylhexahydro-5-Methyl- (6Ci,7Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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