Product Code

:  SSPC-A00001

CAS No.

:  60-32-2

Chemical Name

:  6-Aminohexanoic Acid

Synonyms

:   Acepramine; Epsicapron; ε-Leucine; ε-Norleucine; ω-Aminocaproic Acid; ω-Aminohexanoic Acid USP; 6-Aminohexanoic Acid;

Molecular Formula

:   C₆H₁₃NO₂

Molecular Weight

:  131.18

Appearance

:  White to Off-White Solid

Storage

:  2-8°C Refrigerator

Application

:  6-Aminohexanoic Acid is a reagent commonly used for the extraction of aldehydes from reaction mixtures. 6-Aminohexanoic Acid has also been shown to improve solubilization of membrane proteins in electrophoresis. Studies suggest that 6-Aminohexanoic Acid inhibits the activation of the first component of the complement system.