Caprolactam (Caprolactam) is a white powder or crystal with an oily feel. Caprolactam is one of the important organic chemical raw materials, and its main use is to generate polyamide slices by polymerization (usually called nylon-6 slices, or nylon -6 slices), which can be further processed into nylon fibers, engineering plastics, and plastic films. Nylon-6 slicing has different application areas with different quality and indexes.
Caprolactam Properties
Name ：Caprolactam
CAS No.：105-60-2
EINECS(EC#):203-313-2
Molecular Formula :C6H11NO
Density:1805
Melting point:68-71℃
Boiling point:268℃
Flash Point:152℃
Appearance:white crystalline solid
Storage:Ambient temperatures.
Uses
(1) The majority of caprolactam is used in the production of polycaprolactam, of which about 90% is used for the production of synthetic fibers, that is, Kaplon, 10% used as plastic for the manufacture of gears, bearings, pipe, medical equipment and electrical, insulating materials. Also used in coatings, plastics and for the synthesis of lysine in a small amount and so on.
(2) Caprolactam is mainly used for the preparation of caprolactam resin, fiber and leather, also used as pharmaceutical raw materials.
(3) It can be used as polymer solvent, for the manufacture of polyamide-based synthetic fiber and the fixing phase of gas chromatography.
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