6-Aminocaproic acid (CAS 60-32-2) — formula C6H13NO2, molecular weight 131.17; category organic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 60-32-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 |
| Melting Point | 205 |
| LogP | -2.95 |
| Applications | Uses: Used as a captive chemical intermediate in the production of nylon 6, [HSDB] Used as a hemostatic, [Merck Index] An inhibitor of fibrinolysis and sold as Amicar, [REPROTOX], ANTIDOTE FOR OVERDOSAGE IN FIBRINOLYTIC THERAPY, CAPTIVE CHEM INT IN PRODUCTION OF NYLON 6, MEDICATION, MEDICATION (VET):, Use Classification: Pharmaceuticals -> Animal Drugs -> Approved in Taiwan, Industry Uses: Other, Methods of Manufacturing: HEATING OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF CAPROLACTAM WITH CALCIUM HYDROXIDE TO GIVE CALCIUM AMINOCAPROATE, FOLLOWED BY REACTION WITH SULFURIC ACID, ...FROM EPSILON-BENZOYLAMINOCAPRONITRILE: RUZICKA, HUGOSON, HELV CHIM ACTA 4, 472 (1921), FROM EPSILON CAPROLACTAM...SULZBACHER, MFR CHEMIST 33, 463 (1963), FROM 1-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLHYDROPEROXIDE: MINISCI, PORTOLANI, GAZZ CHIM ITAL 89, 1941 (1959)., Formulations, Preparations: ...AVAILABLE AS INJECTION (250 MG, ML), SYRUP (250 MG, ML) & TABLETS (500 MG)., Consumption Patterns: EXCLUDING CAPTIVE USE IN NYLON 6 PRODUCTION FROM CAPROLACTAM, PROBABLY 100% IS USED AS A FIBRINOLYTIC INHIBITOR (1976), U.S. Production: 2023: 50, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 50, 2021: 50, 2020: 50, (1974) GREATER THAN 4.54X10+5 GRAMS, (1975) No Data, U.S. Imports: (1975) 3.8X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), (1976) 5.50X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), U.S. Exports: (1972) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-: ACTIVE |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: Used as a captive chemical intermediate in the production of nylon 6, [HSDB] Used as a hemostatic, [Merck Index] An inhibitor of fibrinolysis and sold as Amicar, [REPROTOX], ANTIDOTE FOR OVERDOSAGE IN FIBRINOLYTIC THERAPY, CAPTIVE CHEM INT IN PRODUCTION OF NYLON 6, MEDICATION, MEDICATION (VET):, Use Classification: Pharmaceuticals -> Animal Drugs -> Approved in Taiwan, Industry Uses: Other, Methods of Manufacturing: HEATING OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF CAPROLACTAM WITH CALCIUM HYDROXIDE TO GIVE CALCIUM AMINOCAPROATE, FOLLOWED BY REACTION WITH SULFURIC ACID, ...FROM EPSILON-BENZOYLAMINOCAPRONITRILE: RUZICKA, HUGOSON, HELV CHIM ACTA 4, 472 (1921), FROM EPSILON CAPROLACTAM...SULZBACHER, MFR CHEMIST 33, 463 (1963), FROM 1-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLHYDROPEROXIDE: MINISCI, PORTOLANI, GAZZ CHIM ITAL 89, 1941 (1959)., Formulations, Preparations: ...AVAILABLE AS INJECTION (250 MG, ML), SYRUP (250 MG, ML) & TABLETS (500 MG)., Consumption Patterns: EXCLUDING CAPTIVE USE IN NYLON 6 PRODUCTION FROM CAPROLACTAM, PROBABLY 100% IS USED AS A FIBRINOLYTIC INHIBITOR (1976), U.S. Production: 2023: 50, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 50, 2021: 50, 2020: 50, (1974) GREATER THAN 4.54X10+5 GRAMS, (1975) No Data, U.S. Imports: (1975) 3.8X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), (1976) 5.50X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), U.S. Exports: (1972) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-: ACTIVE.
6-Aminocaproic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 60-32-2 and molecular formula C6H13NO2 (molecular weight 131.17), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 60-32-2
Its molecular formula C6H13NO2 comprises 6 C, 13 H, 1 N, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: 6-Aminocaproic acid · 6-氨基己酸
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of 6-Aminocaproic acid is 60-32-2.
Molecular formula C6H13NO2, molecular weight 131.17.
It is also registered under: 6-Aminocaproic acid, 6-氨基己酸.
Recorded applications: Uses: Used as a captive chemical intermediate in the production of nylon 6, [HSDB] Used as a hemostatic, [Merck Index] An inhibitor of fibrinolysis and sold as Amicar, [REPROTOX], ANTIDOTE FOR OVERDOSAGE IN FIBRINOLYTIC THERAPY, CAPTIVE CHEM INT IN PRODUCTION OF NYLON 6, MEDICATION, MEDICATION (VET):, Use Classification: Pharmaceuticals -> Animal Drugs -> Approved in Taiwan, Industry Uses: Other, Methods of Manufacturing: HEATING OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF CAPROLACTAM WITH CALCIUM HYDROXIDE TO GIVE CALCIUM AMINOCAPROATE, FOLLOWED BY REACTION WITH SULFURIC ACID, ...FROM EPSILON-BENZOYLAMINOCAPRONITRILE: RUZICKA, HUGOSON, HELV CHIM ACTA 4, 472 (1921), FROM EPSILON CAPROLACTAM...SULZBACHER, MFR CHEMIST 33, 463 (1963), FROM 1-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLHYDROPEROXIDE: MINISCI, PORTOLANI, GAZZ CHIM ITAL 89, 1941 (1959)., Formulations, Preparations: ...AVAILABLE AS INJECTION (250 MG, ML), SYRUP (250 MG, ML) & TABLETS (500 MG)., Consumption Patterns: EXCLUDING CAPTIVE USE IN NYLON 6 PRODUCTION FROM CAPROLACTAM, PROBABLY 100% IS USED AS A FIBRINOLYTIC INHIBITOR (1976), U.S. Production: 2023: 50, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 50, 2021: 50, 2020: 50, (1974) GREATER THAN 4.54X10+5 GRAMS, (1975) No Data, U.S. Imports: (1975) 3.8X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), (1976) 5.50X10+6 GRAMS (PRINCPL CUSTMS DISTS), U.S. Exports: (1972) No Data, General Manufacturing Information: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-: ACTIVE.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for 6-Aminocaproic acid (CAS 60-32-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 60-32-2 |
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| PubChem CID | 564 |
| Molecular formula | C6H13NO2 |
| IUPAC name | 6-aminohexanoic acid |
| UNII (FDA) | U6F3787206 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 |
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| XLogP3 | -3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 131.094628657 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 131.094628657 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 63.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Melting Point | 205 |
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| Melting Point | 202-203 °C |
| Melting Point | 205 °C |
| Solubility | 505000 |
| Solubility | 505.0 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| LogP | -2.95 |
| Ionization Efficiency | 2.9 |
| Ionization Efficiency | 2.7 |
| Ionization Efficiency | MeCN (80%) |
| Ionization Efficiency | DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-62573-z |
6-aminohexanoic acid; 6-Aminocaproic acid; aminocaproic acid; 60-32-2; Hexanoic acid, 6-amino-; Acepramine; Epsicapron; Epsilcapramin; Capramol; Caprolisin; Acepramin; Hemopar; Ipsilon; Respramin; Amikar; EACA
| GHS notification summary | 78.6% (206 / 262) |
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| GHS notification summary | 78.6% (206 / 262) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H315 (20.6%), H319 (21%), H335 (20.6%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 78.6% (206 of 262) of all reports.
H315 (20.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
6-Aminocaproic acid · CAS 60-32-2 · C6H13NO2. UNII U6F3787206. Melting Point: 205; Melting Point: 202-203 °C; Melting Point: 205 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 6-氨基己酸