摘要 |
The present invention concerns the aminomethylation of pentenoic acid derivatives, by reaction with carbon monoxide, hydrogen and ammonia, for preparing caprolactam. More precisely, it is directed to a method for preparing caprolactam wherein the aminomethylation of pentenoic acid derivatives is carried out by reaction with carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and ammonia, at a temperature higher than 30° C. and in the presence of a catalyst with a base of at least one metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Table. |