Caprolactam

C₆H₁₁NO

IUPAC: Azepan-2-one

CAS: 105-60-2

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 11 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素组成

H
9.8%
C
63.7%
N
12.4%
O
14.1%

用途

  • Nylon 6 production
  • Synthetic fibers
  • Engineering plastics

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1CCC(=O)NCC1

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
113.16 g/mol
密度
1.0200 g/cm³
熔点
69.2 °C
沸点
270.0 °C
溶解度
4560 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
113.0841
XLogP
-0.1
TPSA
29.1 Ų
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).