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Tranexamic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

trans-4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, AMCA, AMCHA, HAKU, TAMCHA, Tranexamic acid

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Linear Formula:
H2NCH2C6H10CO2H
CAS Number:
1197-18-8
Molecular Weight:
157.21
Beilstein:
2207452
MDL number:
MFCD00001466
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751362
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tranexamic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

NC[C@H]1CC[C@@H](CC1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H15NO2/c9-5-6-1-3-7(4-2-6)8(10)11/h6-7H,1-5,9H2,(H,10,11)/t6-,7-

InChI key

GYDJEQRTZSCIOI-LJGSYFOKSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PLG(5340)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Tranexamic acid USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Tranexamic Acid Tablets
  • Tranexamic Acid Injection

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Anshul Dahuja et al.
The Journal of arthroplasty, 29(4), 733-735 (2013-11-05)
Total knee arthroplasty(TKA) is associated with extensive postoperative blood loss. Despite various studies proving the efficacy of Tranexamic Acid (TEA) with single or multiple boluses of different sizes with or without subsequent infusions, no consensus has been reached on the
Chee Ching Chan et al.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 270(2), 735-748 (2012-09-22)
Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage is a serious complication that can lead to death despite the fact that tonsillectomy is one of the commonest procedures performed in otolaryngology. Post-operative haemorrhage can be reduced by a potent antifibrinolytic agent such as tranexamic acid (TXA).
Tranexamic acid in trauma: how should we use it?
Lena M Napolitano et al.
The journal of trauma and acute care surgery, 74(6), 1575-1586 (2013-05-23)
Chih-Hsiang Chang et al.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 472(5), 1552-1557 (2014-01-05)
Systemic tranexamic acid can decrease blood loss and rates of transfusion in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the efficacy of topical tranexamic acid in THA has only recently been characterized in a small number of studies. The purpose
Baohui Yang et al.
PloS one, 8(2), e55436-e55436 (2013-02-21)
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is well-established as a versatile oral, intramuscular, and intravenous (IV) antifibrinolytic agent. However, the efficacy of IV TXA in reducing perioperative blood transfusion in spinal surgery is poorly documented. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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