OXIMINO KETONES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AMINO ACIDS FROM SAID KETONES

摘要

Cycloalkane oximino ketones containing up to about 12 ring carbon atoms are prepared by reacting a cyclic hydrocarbon containing up to about 12 ring carbon atoms with hydroxyl amine and oxygen in the presence of a cuprous salt and ultra-violet radiation. The oximino ketones are oxidized to the hydroxamido alkanoic acid which is reduced catalytically to an amino acid. Cyclododecane is reacted in one embodiment with hydroxyl amine and oxygen in the presence of a cuprous salt and ultra-violet light to obtain 1-oximinocyclododecane-2-one which, in turn is oxidized to 12-hydroxamidododecanoic acid, this acid being reduced to 12-aminododecanoic acid. The amino acid is heated to obtain a polyamide which is used for the manufacture of fibers and molded articles, such as containers and the like.