abstract |
The invention relates to a process for distilling alkaline caprolactam product at reduced pressure, said alkaline caprolactam product comprising (i) caprolactam, (ii) organic impurities, and (iii) one or more bases selected from the group consisting of alkali hydroxide and alkali amino caproate, characterized in that the alkalinity of the alkaline caprolactam product is less than 5 meq. per kg of caprolactam. |