6-aminocaproic acid
hexanoic acid, 6-amino-
Identification
| Name | 6-aminocaproic acid |
| IUPAC | 6-aminohexanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 60-32-2 |
| EINECS | 200-469-3 |
| FDA UNII | U6F3787206 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 N O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.16704000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008238 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.398F |
| Beilstein | 0906872 |
| XlogP3 | -3.00 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 205.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 255.64 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 227.00 °F. TCC ( 108.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.027 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 2.56e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | not used anymore |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-dog LD50 > 7000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 5790 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nLUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA']
Safety in Use
| Category | pharmaceuticals / chemical synthisis |
| Recommendation for 6-aminocaproic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 6-aminocaproic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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