5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%

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.

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Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.

Notes
Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5451-09-2
• 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

• 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only