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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.
| Cas No. | 60-32-2 |
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| 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 |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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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.
