Caprolactam

C₆H₁₁NO

IUPAC: Azepan-2-one

CAS: 105-60-2

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element	Symbol	Atome	Atommasse
Hydrogen	H	11	1,0080
Carbon	C	6	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Hydrogen ×11

9,8%

Carbon ×6

63,7%

Nitrogen ×1

12,4%

Oxygen ×1

14,1%

Verwendung

• Nylon 6 production
• Synthetic fibers
• Engineering plastics

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1CCC(=O)NCC1

Eigenschaften

Typ: organic
Zustand: solid
Molmasse: 113,16 g/mol
Dichte: 1,0200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt: 69,2 °C
Siedepunkt: 270,0 °C
Löslichkeit: 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

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).