Caprolactam (2011 Program)

Commercial aromatics-based (Raschig, NO Reduction, HPO, Honeywell, Sumitomo, Toray, SNIA), developing butadiene and adiponitrile based, as well as an embryonic bio-based production process to Caprolactam are discussed in this comprehensive report. Costs of production estimates for all these routes are given. Strategic issues are discussed. Global and regional supply, demand and trade forecasts are included.