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Caprolactam




Caprolactam is an Organic Compound which is a cyclic Amide (or Lactam ). It has Chemical Formula 611 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 .

Caprolactam is an Irritant and is Toxic by Ingestion , Inhalation , or Absorption through the Skin .