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Chemical structure of 6-Aminocaproic acid | 60-32-2
CAS: 60-32-2
SKU: S2195
6-Aminocaproic acid | SKU: S2195
Synonyms:ε-Aminocaproic acid; Aminocaproic acid; EACA; Amicar (brand reference only)
Chemical structure of 6-Aminocaproic acid | 60-32-2
6-Aminocaproic Acid is a small, bifunctional amino acid that Sarchem Labs supplies as a bulk research- and technical-grade chemical for biochemical research, polymer chemistry, and formulation-development applications. It’s best known as the active pharmaceutical ingredient in the FDA-approved antifibrinolytic drug Amicar, and separately as an industrial precursor related to nylon-6 chemistry. Sarchem Labs backs every lot with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet. This listing is a bulk research/technical-grade chemical, not the finished, FDA-approved pharmaceutical product — any clinical use requires separately sourced, regulatory-approved material.
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Specifications

Melting Point204–205°C
ColorUndesignated
Formula Weight131.18
Physical FormCrystal-powder at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material6-Aminohexanoic Acid
Molecular FormulaC6H13NO2
Molecular Weight131.18 g/mol
CAS Number60-32-2
EC Number200-469-3
PubChem CID564
InChIKeySLXKOJJOQWFEFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Applications

Biochemical research reagent — plasmin/fibrinolysis-inhibition studies
Pharmaceutical R&D reference standard (antifibrinolytic mechanism research)
Nylon-6-related polymer chemistry research (structural analogue of caprolactam ring-opened form)
Protease-inhibitor and enzyme-kinetics research

Product Description

What is 6-Aminocaproic Acid?

6-Aminocaproic Acid, also called ε-aminocaproic acid, is a straight-chain amino acid analogue built from a six-carbon chain carrying an amine group at one end and a carboxylic acid at the other. It’s structurally related to lysine and functions pharmacologically as a competitive inhibitor of plasmin, the enzyme responsible for breaking down blood clots (fibrinolysis) — the mechanism behind its use as the active ingredient in the antifibrinolytic drug Amicar. Sarchem Labs supplies it as a bulk research/technical-grade chemical, not that finished drug product.

Uses of 6-Aminocaproic Acid

In biochemical research, 6-aminocaproic acid is used to study and inhibit plasmin and related proteases, supporting fibrinolysis and coagulation-pathway research. Pharmaceutical R&D teams use bulk-grade material for early formulation and analytical work related to its antifibrinolytic mechanism. Separately, its structural relationship to caprolactam (the ring-opened form of the nylon-6 monomer) makes it relevant to polymer chemistry research exploring nylon-6 and related polyamide chemistry.

Safety Information

*No formal GHS pictogram/signal word data was located specifically for this compound in the sources checked; it generally presents a low chemical-hazard profile as a simple amino acid derivative. Confirm against Sarchem’s own SDS before publishing a specific hazard classification.*

  • Recommended PPE: Gloves, safety goggles, dust mask when handling powder
  • Handling: Standard laboratory precautions; avoid dust generation

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FAQs: 6-Aminocaproic acid

In research, it's used to study plasmin inhibition and fibrinolysis/coagulation pathways, and in pharmaceutical R&D related to antifibrinolytic mechanisms; it's also relevant to nylon-6-related polymer chemistry research.

Chemically the same molecule, but Sarchem supplies it as a bulk research/technical-grade chemical — not the finished, FDA-approved Amicar drug product, which requires separately sourced, regulatory-approved material.

It competitively inhibits plasmin, the enzyme that breaks down fibrin clots, which is why the pharmaceutical form is used clinically to help control certain types of excessive bleeding.

60-32-2, C6H13NO2, molecular weight 131.18 g/mol.

Yes, for every lot (SKU S2195), confirming identity and purity before use in research applications.