189421

Polycaprolactone diol

average M_n ~2,000

• Synonym(s): Polycaprolactone oxydiethylene ester, polycaprolactone
• Linear Formula: C₄H₈O₃(C₆H₁₀O₂)_n
• CAS Number: 36890-68-3
• MDL number: MFCD00084404
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: solid (waxy)
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: average M_n ~2,000
• transition temp: softening point 50 °C
• density: 1.071 g/mL at 25 °C

Description

Application

Polycaprolactone diol (PCL-diol), along with polytetrahydrofuran diol (PTHF-diol) and ceric ammonium nitrate may be used to polymerize methyl methacrylate (MMA). The product may be used to prepare biocompatible poly(ester urethane)urea (PEUU) and as a precursor for polyurethane (PU) thermoplastic polymer.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves