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5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%

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Description

CAS: 5451-09-2 | C5H10ClNO3 | 167.59 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.

Notes
Store in a cool place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9-2-5451
Molecular Formula C5H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 167.59
MDL Number MFCD00012869
InChI Key ZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride, aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, levulan, levulan kerastick, aminolevulinic acid hcl, delta-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, gliolan, ameluz, 5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride
PubChem CID 123608
IUPAC Name 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid;hydrochloride
SMILES C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN.Cl

Specifications

Melting Point ∼156°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 3690651
Merck Index 14,446
Solubility Information Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol and water.
Quantity 500 mg
Formula Weight 167.59
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 226-679-5
RTECSNumber OI1640000
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen
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RUO – Research Use Only

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