Tranexamic acid

Chemical Formula:C₈H₁₅NO₂

Molecular Weight:157.21

CAS Number:1197-18-8

Description: white or almost white crystalline powder, Potentiometry >99%

Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of lysine used as an antifibrinolytic in the treatment and prevention of major bleeding. It possesses a similar mechanism of action to aminocaproic acid but is approximately 10-fold more potent.