Term Name: | caprolactam metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | caprolactam metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving caprolactam, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, a cyclic amide of caproic acid used in manufacture of synthetic fibers of the polyamide type. It can cause local irritation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018883] QuickGO AmiGO |