1021000

Aminocaproic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 6-Aminocaproic acid, ε-Aminocaproic acid, 6-Aminohexanoic acid, EACA
• Linear Formula: H₂N(CH₂)₅CO₂H
• CAS Number: 60-32-2
• Molecular Weight: 131.17
• Beilstein: 906872
• MDL number: MFCD00008238
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748982
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: aminocaproic acid
• form: fine crystals; powder
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 207-209 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• density: 1.042 g/cm³
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: NCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H13NO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(8)9/h1-5,7H2,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: SLXKOJJOQWFEFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... PLAT(5327) , PLG(5340)

Description

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.

Application

Aminocaproic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Aminocaproic Acid Injection
• Aminocaproic Acid Oral Solution
• Aminocaproic Acid Tablets

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.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable