Term Name:	caprolactam metabolic process
Synonyms:	caprolactam metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving caprolactam, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, a cyclic amide of caproic acid used in manufacture of synthetic fibers of the polyamide type. It can cause local irritation.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018883]    QuickGO    AmiGO