FIELD: organic chemistry. SUBSTANCE: product: N-(a-alkoxyalkyl)caprolactam of the general formula , where R - H, CH3. Reagent 1: N-methylolcaprolactam or adduct of caprolactam with acetaldehyde. Reagent 2: hexyl alcohol. Reaction conditions: stirring for 3 h in the medium of benzene with catalyst - hydrochloric acid following by neutralization with soda and distillation under vacuum. Product: N-(α-hexylhydroxyethyl)caprolactam, gross-formula is C14H27NO2, yield is 41%, b. p. is 131-134 C (3 mm mercury column). Synthesized compounds are bioactive substances. EFFECT: improved method of synthesis. 1 tbl
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1994-08-15—Published
1992-06-09—Filed