Oxepane
Also known as Hexamethylene oxide, Oxacycloheptane, Hexahydrooxepin
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 592-90-5
- Formula
- C6H12O
- Molar mass
- 100.16 g/mol
- Physical form
- Liquid
- HS code
- 293299
- Category
- Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Oxepane?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Oxepane is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent that is cycloheptane in which one of the methylene groups is replaced by oxygen. It is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent and a cyclic ether.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- oxepane
- CAS number
- 592-90-5 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 33807-31-7
- EC number
- 209-777-2
- Molecular formula
- C6H12O
- UNII
- 9T7S69J4PS
- MDL number
- MFCD00003266
- InChIKey
- UHHKSVZZTYJVEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-4-6-7-5-3-1/h1-6H2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C1CCCOCC1
Synonyms
- Hexamethylene oxide
- Oxacycloheptane
- Hexahydrooxepin
- Oxepin, hexahydro-
- Hexane, 1,6-epoxy-
- Hexamethyleneoxide
- Hexamethylene oxide Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mL
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 100.16 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 100.0888 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.58calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 9.23 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 7calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
C1CCCOCC1
1 ring, 7 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.
249 other chemicals share this scaffoldSafety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary statements (11)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233Keep container tightly closed.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242Use non-sparking tools.
- P243Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P303 + P361 + P353If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Oxepane is traded under.
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other
- China28.9%
- Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
- Germany7.8%
- United States49.7%
- China11.9%
- India * partner reported3.3%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Oxepane is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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