Of or pertaining to aminocaproic acids and their derivatives

(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a caproate; any salt or ester of aminocaproic acid

plural of aminocaproate

(pharmacology) A drug C₆H₁₃NO₂ that inhibits the breakdown of fibrin by blocking the activation of plasminogen and is used to control bleeding (as during surgery) especially in cases where blood clots are broken down too quickly. It is a chemical analog of lysine and is marketed under the trademark Amicar.

plural of aminocaproic acid