Acyclic -c(=x)x-, Wherein The X's Are The Same Or Diverse Chalcogens, Attached Directly To The Cycloaliphatic Ring By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 540/537)
Abstract: A method of preparing .omega.-lactams, in particular caprolactam, comprising: a step of premixing cycloaliphatic acids having the formula ##STR1## where n=3-13, with a dehydrating agent; the first step of reaction with a nitrosating agent; the second step of reaction with the addition of a very small amount of water corresponding to a molar ratio U=H.sub.2 O/SO.sub.3 within the 0.1 to 0.9 range; and the step of reclaiming the unreacted cycloaliphatic acid. The method affords improved output from the lactamization reaction and reduced byproducts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 27, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 3, 1987
Assignee:
Chimica del Friuli S.p.A.
Inventors:
Paolo Senni, Leandro Zuliani, Sergio Ferruzzi