Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
60-32-2
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight
131.17 g/mol
Synonym

Aminocaproic Acid - API (IP); 6-Aminohexanoic Acid; 6-Aminocaproic Acid; Acepramine; Epsicapron; ε-Leucine;ε-Norleucine; ω-Aminocaproic Acid; ω-Aminohexanoic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-amino (USP);

Keywords
Intermediates
Pharmaceutical Standards
Aliphatics
Miscellaneous compounds
Enzyme inhibitors
Amines
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Aminocaproic acid is an amino acid derivative containing both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group separated by a six-carbon chain. It is used in medicine as an antifibrinolytic agent to help prevent excessive bleeding by inhibiting the breakdown of blood clots.