6-Aminocaproic acid hydrochloride

• Catalog Number: orb1745120
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: 6-Aminocaproic acid hydrochloride
• CAS Number: 4321-58-8
• Purity: 98.00%
• MW: 167.634
• SMILES: Cl.NCCCCCC(O)=O
• Formula: C₆H₁₄ClNO₂
• Biological Activity: 6-Aminocaproic acid hydrochloride, a monoamino carboxylic acid derivative, serves as a potent, orally active antifibrinolytic agent by inhibiting plasmin and plasminogen. It functions through competitive binding to lysine residues on plasminogen, thereby preventing clot lysis by inhibiting plasmin formation and reducing fibrinolysis. This compound is utilized in researching bleeding disorders.
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.