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Method for making caprolactam from impure ACN in which THA is not removed until after caprolactam is produced

US6858728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D201/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for making caprolactam from 6-aminocapronitrile that contains greater than 500 ppm tetrahydroazepine and its derivatives (THA) in which the THA is not removed from the method until after the caprolactam is produced.

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