Description

ε-Aminocaproic Acid Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of a synthetic lysine analog, functioning as a potent antifibrinolytic agent. This compound is critical for controlling and preventing excessive bleeding by competitively inhibiting the activation of plasminogen to plasmin. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors for the development of hemostatic drugs and as a key biochemical reagent in research. Our supply ensures high purity and consistent quality for demanding industrial and research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Core component in the formulation of systemic and topical antifibrinolytic medications used to treat or prevent hemorrhage.
• Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for studying fibrinolysis, protease inhibition, and cellular mechanisms related to blood clotting in laboratory settings.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control testing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance.
• Intermediate for Synthesis: Used as a protected building block or precursor in the organic synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and peptides.
• Veterinary Medicine: Applied in veterinary practice for managing bleeding disorders in animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	ε-Aminocaproic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	4321-58-8
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aminohexanoic Acid Hydrochloride; ε-Aminocaproic Acid HCl; ACA HCl; ε-Aminocaproic Acid Hydrochloride; Amicar Hydrochloride; Aceaminicapron Hydrochloride; (6-Aminohexanoic acid) hydrochloride; Antikaprin Hydrochloride
EINECS	224-357-1

Quality Control

Our ε-Aminocaproic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Optical Rotation	-14.0° to -16.0° (c=8 in water)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.