Caprolactam
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Formula | C6H11NO |
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Melting point | 68 °C |
Molar mass | 113. 16 g/mol |
Boiling point | 270 °C |
ChemSpider ID | 7480 |
Classification | Organic compound |
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ID | 2405986 |
About Caprolactam
Caprolactam is an organic compound with the formula (CH₂)₅CNH. This colourless solid is a lactam of caproic acid. Global demand for this compound is approximately five million tons per year, and the vast majority is used to make Nylon 6 filament, fiber, and plastics.