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6-Aminohexanoic Acid (Ph. Eur., BP, USP) IPEC grade

6-Aminocaproic Acid, EACA, e-Aminocaproic Acid

Assay (Perchl. Ac.) calc. a.d.s.: 98.5-101.0%
Code
63B764
CAS
60-32-2
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molar mass
131.18 g/mol
Melting Point:
205 °C
Solubility:
in water at 20°C
Physical Description:
solid
Product Code:
63B764
Product Name:
6-Aminohexanoic Acid (Ph. Eur., BP, USP) IPEC grade
Quality Name:
IPEC grade
Specifications:
Assay (Perchl. Ac.) calc. a.d.s.: 98.5-101.0%
Assay (HPLC.) calc. a.d.s.: 98.5-101.5%
Identity according to Pharmacopoeias:
IR: passes test
(B Ph. Eur): passes test
(C Ph. Eur): passes test
(D Ph. Eur): passes test
pH sol. 20%: 7.5-8.0

Maximum limit of impurities
ABS λ 287 nm 20% sol.: 0.10
ABS λ 450 nm 20% sol.: 0.03
ABS λ 287 nm (98-102°C , 72 h, 20% sol.): 0.15
ABS λ 450 nm (98-102°C , 72 h, 20% sol.): 0.03
Appearance of solution
Appearance Colourless (initial, 24h): passes test
Appearance Clear (initial, 24h) (< formazin I): passes test
Loss on drying at 105°C: 0.5%
Residue on ignition (as SO4): 0.1 %
Residual solvents (Ph.Eur/USP): passes test
Ninhydrin positive substances: 0.5%
Water (H2O): 0.5%
Residual metals ICP: (according to EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4446/2000)
Class 1A (Pt, Pd): 10 ppm
Class 1B (Ir, Rh, Ru, Os): 10 ppm
Class 1C (Mo, Ni, Cr, V): 25 ppm
Class 2 (Cu, Mn): 250 ppm
Class 3 (Fe, Zn): 1,300 ppm
Storage:
Room Temperature.
Master Name:
6-Aminohexanoic Acid
Synonyms Long Text:
6-Aminocaproic Acid, EACA, e-Aminocaproic Acid
EINECS:
200-469-3
CS:
29224985
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