Cyclohexanone oxime

Cyclohexanone oxime is an organic compound. It is made as one of the steps for making nylon 6. It is one of the most important oximes.

 Preparation 
Cyclohexanone oxime is prepared like most oximes. Cyclohexanone is mixed with hydroxylamine, causing a condensation reaction to make the oxime and water as a byproduct.

 Uses 
Cyclohexanone oxime is used to make caprolactam through a reaction called the Beckmann rearrangement.

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Category:Oximes
Category:Cyclohexane derivatives