Process for preparing .alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam
US4044001A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D223/10
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is described for preparing .alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam, an intermediate for the synthesis of L-lysine, comprising reacting an N-substituted -.alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam, wherein the N-substituent is an organic radical selected from the group consisting of arylsulfonyl, aroyl and alkanoyl radicals, with .epsilon.-caprolactam at a temperature within the range of about 50.degree. to about 250.degree. C to form .alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam and an N-substituted-.epsilon.-caprolactam. A continuous process is also described for the production of .alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam further comprising the chlorination of N-substituted-.epsilon.-caprolactam to produce N-substituted-.alpha.-chloro-.epsilon.-caprolactam.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.