Aminocaproic acid
SIAL/A0420000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 6-Aminocaproic acid; ε-Aminocaproic acid; 6-Aminohexanoic acid; EACA
CAS Number: 60-32-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 131.17
MDL Number: MFCD00008238
Linear Formula: H2N(CH2)5CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | aminocaproic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H13NO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4- |
| InChI key | SLXKOJJOQWFEFD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 207-209 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | NCCCCCC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Aminocaproic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lysine analog. Promotes rapid dissociation of plasmin, thereby inhibiting the activation of plasminogen and subsequent fibrinolysis. Reported to inhibit plasminogen binding to activated platelets. An early report indicated that it inhibits the activation of the first component of the complement system. Binds and inactivates Carboxypeptidase B. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 207-209 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |