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5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%
CAS: 5451-09-2 | C5H10ClNO3 | 167.59 g/mol
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Catalog number A16942.04
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS5451-09-2
IUPAC Namehydrogen 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid chloride
Molecular FormulaC5H10ClNO3
InChI KeyZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[H+].[Cl-].NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
CommentMaterial Sourced in UK and US
Assay (Titration ex Chloride)≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (UK Sourced Material)
Identification (FTIR)Conforms (UK Sourced Material)
Appearance (Color)White to cream
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5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride finds an important role as a precursor in the synthesis of tetrapyrroles such as chlorophyll and heme. It is widely utilized in photodynamic therapy of diseases namely, Paget’s disease and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection-associated cervical condylomata acuminata.
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Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.
Notes
Store in a cool place.
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.
Notes
Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Yang, X.; Li, W.; Palasuberniam, P.; Myers, K. A.; Wang, C.; Chen, B. Effects of Silencing Heme Biosynthesis Enzymes on 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-mediated Protoporphyrin IX Fluorescence and Photodynamic Therapy. Photochem. Photobiol. 2015, 91 (4), 923-930.
- Nunkaew, T.; Kantachote, D.; Nitoda, T.; Kanzaki, H. Selection of salt tolerant purple nonsulfur bacteria producing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and reducing methane emissions from microbial rice straw degradation. Appl. Soil Ecol. 2015, 86, 113-120.