Caprolactam(CPL) CAS 105-60-2
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The product is a cyclic amide. It’s the essential monomer for Nylon 6, a versatile polymer prized for its high strength, abrasion resistance, and toughness. Nylon 6 is widely used in textiles, automotive parts, and engineering plastics.
- Nylon 6 Precursor: It is the exclusive monomer for Nylon 6 synthesis via ring-opening polymerization
- Diverse Industrial Applications: Nylon 6 is extensively utilized across textiles, engineering plastics, and films, owing to its robust performance characteristics.
- Good Solubility: It is soluble in water and many organic solvents, aiding in processing and handling.
Caprolactam Description
NAME: Caprolactam (CPL)
Synonyms: Azepan-2-one / Aminocaproic lactam / cyclohexanamine / Hexanolactam / 1-Aza-2-cycloheptanone / 2-Azacycloheptanone
Molecular Formula: C6H11NO
Molecular Weight: 113.16
CAS NO.: 105-60-2
Density: 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 268 ºC
Melting point: 68-71 °C(lit.)
Flashing point: 152 ºC
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Solubility: Soluble in water
Properties: Caprolactam is a colorless crystal in solid state with a special amine odor. It has good solubility and is soluble in common solvents such as water, alcohol, benzene and ether. It can be polymerized into nylon 6 at high temperature and has good thermal stability and mechanical properties.
Package: Plastic bag, heat-sealed, covered with nylon woven bag or kraft paper bag, 25 kg per bag.
Storage: Stored in a dry and clean warehouse, fireproof, moisture-proof, heat-proof and sun-proof. The shelf life is three months.
Safety protection: This product is toxic. Long-term inhalation can cause chronic poisoning, such as neurasthenia, dizziness, headache, nosebleed and respiratory inflammation. It is corrosive to the skin, so avoid direct contact. The production site must be forced to ventilate. Operators must wear labor protection equipment.
About Us: With over many years as a certified Caprolactam & CPL manufacturer, we combine innovation with stringent production standards to deliver high-performance product.
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Cyclohexanamine Technical
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Hazen | ≤ 2 |
| Volatile alkali(mmol/kg) | ≤ 0.40 |
| Alkalinity(mmol/kg) | ≤ 0.08 |
| Water content(w/%) | ≤ 0.10 |
As a certified Caprolactam & CPL factory, we adhere to strict quality protocols, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety.
Azepan-2-one Applications
1. Preparation of nylon 6: CPL is an important intermediate for the preparation of nylon 6,6. Nylon 6,6 is a high-performance synthetic fiber material widely used in knitwear, plastics and engineering plastics.
2. Dye auxiliaries and surface treatment agents: CPL can be used as a dye auxiliaries and surface treatment agents in dye, leather, fiber and other industries to provide excellent properties such as improved color, solubility and wear resistance.
