From epsilon-Caprolactam to 6-Aminohexanoate

Graphic of the reaction.

Reference
Shama, G., & Wase, D. A. J. (1981). International Biodeterioration Bulletin, 17, 1-9.

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6 citations on August 07, 2012. 
                    epsilon-Caprolactam                    
                             |
                             |  H2O
         epsilon-caprolactam | /
                   lactamase |/
                     3.5.2.- |
                             |\
                      ExPASy | \
                             |  H+
                             v
                     6-Aminohexanoate
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