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caprolactone

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Description

Caprolactone is a cyclic ester with the formula (CH2)5C(=O)O. It is a colorless liquid that is used in the production of polymers, such as polycaprolactone (PCL). PCL is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer that is used in a variety of applications, including medical implants, drug delivery systems, and packaging. Caprolactone is synthesized by the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone, a process that can be catalyzed by various acids, bases, and metal catalysts. The polymerization process can be controlled to produce PCL with different molecular weights and properties. Caprolactone has a number of effects on the human body. It is known to be biocompatible and biodegradable, meaning that it can be broken down by the body without causing any harmful effects. PCL is also known to have a number of other beneficial properties, such as its ability to promote tissue regeneration and its ability to be used in drug delivery systems. Caprolactone is studied because of its unique properties and its potential applications in a variety of fields. For example, PCL is being studied for its potential use in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biomedicine. Research is also ongoing to improve the properties of PCL, such as its strength and its biodegradation rate. Caprolactone is an important compound because of its versatility and its potential applications in a variety of fields. '

hexano-6-lactone : A epsilon-lactone that is oxepane substituted by an oxo group at position 2. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID10401
CHEMBL ID373123
CHEBI ID17915
SCHEMBL ID10850
MeSH IDM0333785

Synonyms (84)

Synonym
ec 207-938-1
56re988l1r ,
unii-56re988l1r
5-17-09-00034 (beilstein handbook reference)
epsilon-kaprolakton
6-hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone
hexanoic acid, epsilon-lactone
CHEBI:17915 ,
1,6-hexanolide
oxepan-2-one
6-hydroxyhexanoic acid, epsilon-lactone
caprolactone
2-oxacycloheptanone
epsilon-caprolactone monomer
2-oxohexamethylene oxide
hexan-6-olide
6-hexanolactone
.epsilon.-caprolactone
C0059
hsdb 5670
hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, epsilon-lactone
placcel m
brn 0106919
epsilon-kaprolakton [czech]
hexamethylene oxide, 2-oxo-
einecs 207-938-1
e-caprolactone
inchi=1/c6h10o2/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-8-6/h1-5h
epsilon-caprolactone
502-44-3
hexano-6-lactone
1-oxa-2-oxocycloheptane
6-hexanolide
2-oxepanone
C01880
epsilon-hexanolactone
epsilon-hexalactone
BMSE000493
6-caprolactone monomer
bdbm50167993
CHEMBL373123 ,
NCGC00248619-01
AKOS005721108
dtxcid007159
NCGC00257999-01
tox21_200445
cas-502-44-3
dtxsid4027159 ,
A828019
BBL011394
24980-41-4
STL146497
FT-0625678
ECE ,
SCHEMBL10850
tone eceq
epsilon-caprolactone [inci]
hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, .epsilon.-lactone
caprolactone [hsdb]
.epsilon.-hexanolactone
caprolactone, epsilon-
epsilon caprolactone
.epsilon.-kaprolakton
6-hexanalactone
hexanoic acid, .epsilon.-lactone
.epsilon.-caprolactone monomer
hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, lactone
W-109083
mfcd00084404
F0001-1311
epsilon-caprolactone, 97%
mfcd00003267
SR-01000944724-1
sr-01000944724
oxepan-2-one; epsilon-caprolactone
Q288104
1219802-08-0
CS-W016607
AS-14738
e-caprolactone--d6
D70255
EN300-103355
6-hydroxycaproic acid lactone
epsilon -caprolactone

Research Excerpts

Overview

Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable synthetic polymer. It is currently widely used in many pharmaceutical and medical applications.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable synthetic polymer that is currently widely used in many pharmaceutical and medical applications. "( Novel zinc-catalytic systems for ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone.
Olędzka, E; Sobczak, M; Żółtowska, K, 2015
)
1.21

Effects

Caprolactone has attracted a great deal of attention and a high product concentration is of great significance for reducing production cost. Caprolactones have been found to be equivalent in results to autograft.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"ε-Caprolactone (ε-CL) has attracted a great deal of attention and a high product concentration is of great significance for reducing production cost. "( Optimization of chemoenzymatic Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of cyclohexanone to ε-caprolactone using response surface methodology.
Gao, X; Jiang, W; Liu, J; Lv, K; Ren, W; Sun, Y; Wang, F; Zhang, Y; Zhao, Q, 2020
)
1.51
"Caprolactone conduits have been found to be equivalent in results to autograft."( Nerve conduits for nerve repair or reconstruction.
Deal, DN; Griffin, JW; Hogan, MV, 2012
)
1.1

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" All results indicated that the biodegradable self-assembled SPCE micelles were nontoxic; therefore, it might be used as a safe candidate for drug delivery system."( Safety evaluation of amphiphilic three-armed star-shaped copolymer micelles.
Dong, P; Guo, G; Kan, B; Luo, F; Qian, Z; Shi, S; Wang, X; Wang, Y; Wei, Y; Zhao, X; Zhao, Y, 2010
)
0.36
" Meanwhile, we did not observe any toxic response or histopathological changes in the study of in vivo acute toxicity evaluation and histopathological study of MPEG-P(CL-co-TMC) micelles."( In vitro and in vivo safety evaluation of biodegradable self-assembled monomethyl poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-caprolactone)-poly (trimethylene carbonate) micelles.
Cao, D; Gong, C; Li, L; Liu, X; Nie, S; Sun, L; Wang, N; Wu, Q; Yang, X; Yi, C, 2014
)
0.61
" Importantly, unlike the free carboplatin, carboplatin in the form of PCL nanoparticles did not present any haemolytic activity in rat erythrocytes, a major side effect of this chemotherapeutic drug."( Poly (ɛ-caprolactone) nanoparticles of carboplatin: Preparation, characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation in U-87 MG cell lines.
Bhaskar, B; Chellan, V; Franklin, G; Karanam, V; Krishnamoorthy, B; Marslin, G; Natarajan, T; Siram, K, 2015
)
0.85

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"01 IU/mL and an average aPTT of 24 seconds (2-fold increase) were obtained 7 hours after oral dosing of Eudragit RL/PCL NPs containing heparin, exhibiting an absolute bioavailability of 23%."( In vitro and in vivo evaluation of oral heparin-loaded polymeric nanoparticles in rabbits.
Hoffman, M; Jiao, Y; Lecompte, T; Maincent, P; Marchand-Arvier, M; Ubrich, N; Vigneron, C, 2002
)
0.31
" The dissolution rate of griseofulvin nanoparticles was higher than that of micronized griseofulvin therefore recourse to nanoencapsulation of griseofulvin should enhance its bioavailability and possibly its efficiency for the treatment of dermatomycosis."( Preparation and characterization of poly-epsilon-caprolactone nanoparticles containing griseofulvin.
Fessi, H; Sfar, S; Zili, Z, 2005
)
0.58
" Modulating the physical characteristics of the amphiphilic co-polymers via co-polymerization offers a facile method for controlling the bioavailability of anticancer drugs, ultimately increasing effectiveness and minimizing toxicity."( Amphiphilic block co-polyesters bearing pendant cyclic ketal groups as nanocarriers for controlled release of camptothecin.
Farach-Carson, MC; Gurski, LA; Jia, X; Pochan, DJ; Wang, X; Xu, X; Zhong, S, 2011
)
0.37
" Pharmacokinetic study results in male Wistar rats indicated an increase in oral bioavailability of LPV by 4-folds after incorporation into PCL NPs."( Design, optimization and evaluation of poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) based polymeric nanoparticles for oral delivery of lopinavir.
Dalal, V; Gadekar, N; N, A; Ravi, PR; Vats, R, 2015
)
0.68
" However, the low bioavailability and short half-life of GCV necessitate the development of a carrier for sustained delivery."( Ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone initiated by ganciclovir (GCV) for the preparation of GCV-tagged polymeric micelles.
Peng, CA; Sawdon, AJ, 2015
)
0.7
" Very importantly, the in vivo study revealed that the ursolic acid-loaded nanoparticle is as potent as the benznidazole group to control parasitemia, which could be attributed to improved bioavailability of the encapsulated drug."( Poly-epsilon-caprolactone nanoparticles enhance ursolic acid in vivo efficacy against Trypanosoma cruzi infection.
Abriata, JP; Baruffi, MD; Campos, PM; Eloy, JO; Marchetti, JM; Riul, TB, 2017
)
0.82
" The aim of the present study was to enhance the oral bioavailability and brain distribution of 6-Gingerol via polymeric micelles."( Preparation and
Adu-Frimpong, M; Kesse Firempong, C; Wang, Q; Wei, Q; Xu, X; Yu, J; Zhang, H; Zhen, L, 2020
)
0.56
"Micro fabricated delivery systems have shown promise in increasing oral bioavailability of drugs."( Ex vivo intestinal perfusion model for investigating mucoadhesion of microcontainers.
Abid, Z; Boisen, A; Dalskov Mosgaard, M; Hagner Nielsen, L; Højlund Eklund Thamdrup, L; Joukainen Andersen, A; Müllertz, A; Singh Petersen, R; Strindberg, S; Sylvest Keller, S, 2019
)
0.51
"To develop microchannel-based preparation of curcumin (Cur)-loaded hybrid nanoparticles using enzyme-targeted peptides and star-shaped polycyclic lipids as carriers, and to accomplish a desirable targeted drug delivery via these nanoparticles, which could improve the bioavailability and antitumor effects of Cur."( Curcumin-Loaded Hybrid Nanoparticles: Microchannel-Based Preparation and Antitumor Activity in a Mouse Model.
Gao, Y; Guo, F; Hong, W; Ji, X; Jiao, Y; Li, A; Lou, B; Wang, H; Wu, W; Yang, G; Ying, S; Yu, N; Zhou, X, 2021
)
0.62
" Cur-P-NPs can effectively improve the bioavailability of Cur and have potential applications in drug delivery and tumor management."( Curcumin-Loaded Hybrid Nanoparticles: Microchannel-Based Preparation and Antitumor Activity in a Mouse Model.
Gao, Y; Guo, F; Hong, W; Ji, X; Jiao, Y; Li, A; Lou, B; Wang, H; Wu, W; Yang, G; Ying, S; Yu, N; Zhou, X, 2021
)
0.62

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"01 IU/mL and an average aPTT of 24 seconds (2-fold increase) were obtained 7 hours after oral dosing of Eudragit RL/PCL NPs containing heparin, exhibiting an absolute bioavailability of 23%."( In vitro and in vivo evaluation of oral heparin-loaded polymeric nanoparticles in rabbits.
Hoffman, M; Jiao, Y; Lecompte, T; Maincent, P; Marchand-Arvier, M; Ubrich, N; Vigneron, C, 2002
)
0.31
" As a result, with a relatively low DOX dosage (2 mg kg(-1) per injection) the in vivo antitumor effect on H22-bearing BALB/c mice shows that the micelles have a high therapeutic efficacy against solid tumors while minimal side effects against normal tissues."( A Nanoplatform with Precise Control over Release of Cargo for Enhanced Cancer Therapy.
Qu, Q; Wang, Y; Zhang, L; Zhang, X; Zhou, S, 2016
)
0.43
" It is a convenient alternative to the commercially available dosage form of PPD."( Paliperidone-Loaded Nanolipomer System for Sustained Delivery and Enhanced Intestinal Permeation: Superiority to Polymeric and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles.
Helal, HM; Mortada, SM; Sallam, MA, 2017
)
0.46
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
epsilon-lactoneAny lactone with a seven-membered ring.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
cyclohexanol degradation514

Protein Targets (3)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency21.95300.000817.505159.3239AID1159527; AID1159531
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency27.52830.000323.4451159.6830AID743065
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Cytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)IC50 (µMol)40,000.00000.00011.774010.0000AID241334
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (24)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
steroid catabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
porphyrin-containing compound metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
xenobiotic metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
cholesterol metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
estrogen metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
toxin biosynthetic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
post-embryonic developmentCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
alkaloid metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of gene expressionCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
monoterpenoid metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
dibenzo-p-dioxin metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
epoxygenase P450 pathwayCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
lung developmentCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
methylationCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
monocarboxylic acid metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
xenobiotic catabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
retinol metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
long-chain fatty acid biosynthetic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
cellular respirationCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
aflatoxin metabolic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic processCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
oxidative demethylationCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
cellular response to cadmium ionCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
omega-hydroxylase P450 pathwayCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (14)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
monooxygenase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
iron ion bindingCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
protein bindingCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
electron transfer activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
oxidoreductase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygenCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
enzyme bindingCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
heme bindingCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
demethylase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
caffeine oxidase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
aromatase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
estrogen 16-alpha-hydroxylase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
estrogen 2-hydroxylase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
hydroperoxy icosatetraenoate dehydratase activityCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (2)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
endoplasmic reticulum membraneCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
intracellular membrane-bounded organelleCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
intracellular membrane-bounded organelleCytochrome P450 1A2Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID241334Inhibitory concentration against recombinant human cytochrome P450 1A22005Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jun-02, Volume: 48, Issue:11
Predictive three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship of cytochrome P450 1A2 inhibitors.
AID342465Activity at human recombinant PON1 assessed as hydrolysis of lactone ring at 1 mM by Ellman's method2008Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Aug-01, Volume: 16, Issue:15
Characterization of the PON1 active site using modeling simulation, in relation to PON1 lactonase activity.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (715)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (0.14)18.7374
1990's7 (0.98)18.2507
2000's188 (26.29)29.6817
2010's349 (48.81)24.3611
2020's170 (23.78)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 66.74

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index66.74 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.62 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.30 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index112.70 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (66.74)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.13%)5.53%
Reviews9 (1.21%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (0.27%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other734 (98.39%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]