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Caprolactam
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Caprolactam |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | CPL;Caprolactam;epsilon-Caprolactam |
| Chinese name | 己内酰胺 |
| Chinese synonyms | CPL;ε-己内酰胺;6-氨基己酸内酰胺 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 105-60-2 |
| EINECS No. | 203-313-2 |
| Molecular formula | C6H11NO |
| Molecular weight | 113.16 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; volatile bases ≤0.5 mmol/kg; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
White crystalline flakes or powder, soluble in water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Nylon 6 production, polyamide resin, pharmaceutical intermediate