Caprolactam

C₆H₁₁NO

IUPAC: Azepan-2-one

CAS: 105-60-2

Overview

Caprolactam is the monomer used to produce nylon 6, one of the most widely used synthetic polymers. Over 5 million tonnes are produced annually.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	11	1.0080
Carbon	C	6	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×11

9.8%

Carbon ×6

63.7%

Nitrogen ×1

12.4%

Oxygen ×1

14.1%

Uses

• Nylon 6 production
• Synthetic fibers
• Engineering plastics

Fun Facts

✦ About 90% of caprolactam produced goes directly to nylon 6 manufacture

Safety

⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1CCC(=O)NCC1

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 113.16 g/mol
Density: 1.0200 g/cm³
Melting Point: 69.2 °C
Boiling Point: 270.0 °C
Solubility: 4560 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 113.0841
XLogP: -0.1
TPSA: 29.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 8
Complexity: 90.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caprolactam?

Caprolactam (C₆H₁₁NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Azepan-2-one.

What is the molecular weight of Caprolactam?

Caprolactam has a molar mass of 113.16 g/mol.

What state is Caprolactam at room temperature?

Caprolactam is a solid at room temperature.

Is Caprolactam organic or inorganic?

Caprolactam is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Caprolactam?

Caprolactam (C₆H₁₁NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).