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MeSH Heading: Caprolactam
Tree Number(s): D02.065.589.200; D03.383.066.150; D03.383.411.200
Unique ID: D002209
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002209
Scope Note: Cyclic amide of caproic acid used in manufacture of synthetic fibers of the polyamide type. Can cause local irritation.
Entry Term(s): Aminocaproic Lactam; Hexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One
Related Numbers: 105-60-2
CAS Type 1 Name: 2H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro-
Previous Indexing: Azepines (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under AZEPINES 1975-90
History Note: 91(75); was see under AZEPINES 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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