Is 6-Aminocaproic Acid vegetarian?
6-Aminocaproic Acid
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
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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