aminohexanoic acid

English

Etymology

From amino +‎ hexanoic acid.

Noun

aminohexanoic acid (plural aminohexanoic acids)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a hexanoic acid, but especially 6-aminohexanoic acid (aminocaproic acid) which is an antifibrinolytic agent.
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