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GO: Biological Process

caprolactam metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0018883
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.
References
  • UM-BBD_pathwayID:cap
Ontology
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