caprolaktami
Caprolactam is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)5C(O)NH. It is a white solid, soluble in water and many organic solvents. Caprolactam is a cyclic amide, specifically a lactam, with a seven-membered ring. Its name derives from its structure: caproic acid, which has six carbon atoms, and lactam, referring to its amide ring.
The primary use of caprolactam is as a monomer for the production of nylon 6. This process
Caprolactam is commercially produced through several synthetic routes, with the most common starting material being cyclohexane.
The production of caprolactam is a significant industrial process, with global production in the millions of