CAS 60-32-2

6-Aminohexanoic acid

Description:

6-Aminohexanoic acid, also known as ε-aminocaproic acid, is a six-carbon amino acid with the molecular formula C6H13NO2. It features an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) on its carbon chain, making it a versatile compound in biochemical applications. This colorless, crystalline solid is soluble in water and exhibits a slightly acidic nature due to its carboxylic acid group. 6-Aminohexanoic acid is primarily used in the synthesis of polyamides, particularly nylon-6, and serves as a building block in various chemical reactions. Additionally, it has applications in medicine, particularly as an antifibrinolytic agent to reduce bleeding during surgery. The compound is generally regarded as safe when used appropriately, but it can cause side effects in some individuals. Its structural properties allow it to participate in various biochemical pathways, making it significant in both industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(8)9/h1-5,7H2,(H,8,9)

InChI key: InChIKey=SLXKOJJOQWFEFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CC(O)=O)CCCN

Synonyms:

• 177 J.D.
• 6-Amino-n-hexanoic acid
• 6-Aminohexanoate
• 6-Aminohexanoic acid
• A 14719
• ACS
• Acepramin
• Acepramine
• Acide aminocaproique
• Acido Aminocaproico
• Acikaprin
• Afibrin
• Amicar
• Amikar
• Aminocaproic acid
• Aminocapronsaure
• Aminokapron
• An 0064-1
• Caplamin
• Capramol
• Caprocid
• Caproic acid, ε-amino-
• Caprolisin
• Cl 10304
• Cy 116
• E-Aminocaproic Acid
• Eaca
• Eacs
• Epsamon
• Epsicapron
• Epsikapron
• Epsilcapramin
• Epsilon S
• Epsilon-Aminocapronsaeure
• H-6-Aca-OH
• H-6-Ahx-OH
• H-EAhx-OH
• Hemocaprol
• Hemopar
• Hepin
• Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-
• Ipsilon
• Nsc 212532
• Nsc 26154
• Nsc 400230
• Respramin
• epsilon-Aminocaproic acid
• ε-Amino-n-caproic acid
• ε-Amino-n-hexanoic acid
• ε-Aminohexanoic acid
• ε-Leucine
• ε-Norleucine
• ω-Aminocaproic acid

Aminocaproic acid

CAS: 60-32-2

Aminocaproic acid is a non-specific lysing agent that is used in the treatment of acute blood clots. Aminocaproic acid has minimal toxicity and low-dose effects, and can be used for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. It also has biological properties that are different from those of aminocaproate, which can lead to a more rapid dissolution of the clot. Aminocaproic acid is an organic compound that belongs to the class of dicarboxylic acids. It is synthesized from two molecules of aminoacetic acid by the enzyme aminocaproic acid synthetase. The synthesis occurs in a two-step process: first, caprylic acid reacts with ATP to form aminopropyl-adenylate (APA), followed by hydrolysis by APA lyase to form aminocaproic acid.

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 131.17 g/mol

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