Caprolactam
CAS Number
105-60-2Synonym
Aminocaproic lactam; epsilon-Caprolactam; Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; 2-Oxohexamethylenimine; 2-Ketohexamethylenimine
Occurrence/Use
Monomer used in manufacture of synthetic fibers and resins (Nylon 6) used in carpets, rugs, textiles, engineering plastics, tire cord, and plastic film