Caprolactam

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Caprolactam

Caprolactam is an organic compound which is a cyclic amide (or lactam). It has chemical formula C6H11NO and CAS number 105-60-2.

The primary industrial use of caprolactam is as a monomer in the production of nylon. Most of the caprolactam is synthesised from cyclohexanoxime by a Beckmann rearrangement.

The Beckmann Rearrangement

Caprolactam is an irritant and is toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin.


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