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N-Methylcaprolactam, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
N-Methylcaprolactam was used to study the inhibition mechanism of poly-[N-vinylcaprolactam] (PVCAP) and its related compounds against hydrate formation.
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N-Methylcaprolactam was used to study the inhibition mechanism of poly-[N-vinylcaprolactam] (PVCAP) and its related compounds against hydrate formation.
Solubility
Fully miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic, store away from moisture. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store under dry inert gas.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.991 |
Boiling Point | 106°C to 108°C (6 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 103°C (217°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.484 |
Quantity | 25 g |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Fully miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 127.18 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Chemical Name or Material | N-Methylcaprolactam |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10223267 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/02/2024 | A17776.22,A17776.14 |
10213010 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/08/2022 | A17776.22,A17776.14 |
10223267 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A17776.22,A17776.14 |
10199608 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A17776.22,A17776.14 |
10157869 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A17776.22,A17776.14 |
Safety and Handling

- N-Methylcaprolactam
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N-Methylcaprolactam
RUO – Research Use Only
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