5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt Basic information |
Product Name: | 5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt |
Synonyms: | 5-ALA HCl;5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt;d-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride;Levulan;5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid Hydrochloride Salt;5,6-Undecadiene-4,8-diol;undeca-5,6-diene-4,8-diol;5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt USP/EP/BP |
CAS: | 925-45-1 |
MF: | C11H20O2 |
MW: | 184.28 |
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Product Categories: | Amino Acids 13C, 2H, 15N;Amino Acids & Derivatives;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals |
Mol File: | 925-45-1.mol |
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5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 149-153°C |
Safety Information |
5-Aminolevulinic Acid, Hydrochloride Salt Usage And Synthesis |
Chemical Properties | White Crystalline Solid |
Uses | Naturally occurring amino acid; precursor of tetrapyrroles in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll and heme. Antineoplastic (photosensitizer) |