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6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid, 95%
Description
6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters of 6-aminohexanoic acid as antibacterial agents. EACA is reported to inhibit chymotrypsin, Factor VIIa, lysine carboxy peptidase, plasmin, and plasminogen activator.
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6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters of 6-aminohexanoic acid as antibacterial agents. EACA is reported to inhibit chymotrypsin, Factor VIIa, lysine carboxy peptidase, plasmin, and plasminogen activator.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store at -20°C. Keep container tightly closed. With good ventilation. Protect form heat and store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 35°C to 40°C |
Color | White |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3COCONH(CH2)5CO2H |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 2049561 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 231.29 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | 6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
storageNote1 | 2° to 8°C |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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