A0420000

Aminocaproic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) 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
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770612
• MDL number: MFCD00008238
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 906872

Properties

• InChI: 1S/C6H13NO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(8)9/h1-5,7H2,(H,8,9)
• SMILES string: NCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI key: SLXKOJJOQWFEFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: aminocaproic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• mp: 207-209 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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 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.

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.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 404.6 - 408.2 °F
• flash_point_c: 207 - 209 °C