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Is 6-Aminocaproic Acid vegan?

6-Aminocaproic Acid

Vegan

6-Aminocaproic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine, used industrially as an intermediate in nylon-6 production and pharmaceutically as a fibrinolysis inhibitor.

Also known as 6-Aminohexanoic Acid
INCI name 6-Aminocaproic Acid
CAS number 60-32-2
EC number 200-469-3
CosIng ID 84492
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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