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6-Aminocaproic Acid

6-Aminocaproic Acid

Product ID A4935
Cas No. 60-32-2
Purity ≥98%
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10 g $48.40 In stock
100 g $83.20 In stock
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Description

6-Aminocaproic acid is a protease inhibitor that displays anticancer activity but is limited by cytotoxicity. 6-Aminocaproic acid inhibits plasmin, preventing fibrinolysis; it may exhibit pro-thrombotic activity, as it is clinically used to treat bleeding disorders.

Product Info

Cas No.

60-32-2

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C6H13NO2

Formula Wt.

131.17

Chemical Name

6-Aminohexanoic acid

IUPAC Name

6-aminohexanoic acid

Synonym

ε-Aminocaproic Acid, EACA, Amicar, Capracid, Epsikapron, Hemocaprol, Ipsilon

Melting Point

202-203°C

Solubility

Soluble in water (330 mg/mL). DMSO 6 mg/mL. Insoluble in ethanol or chloroform.

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

A4935 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

A4935 Info Sheet PDF

References

Lindner J, Guenther J, Nick H, et al. Modulation of granule cell migration by a glia-derived protein. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1986 Jun;83(12):4568-71. PMID: 3459192.

Gardner FH, Helmer RE 3rd. Aminocaproic acid. Use in control of hemorrhage in patients with amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia. JAMA. 1980 Jan 4;243(1):35-7. PMID: 6965311.

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