5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 5451-09-2; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride; Levulan; Levulan Kerastick; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid; hydrochloride

MDL: MFCD00012869
CAS Number: 5451-09-2
Compound CID: 123608

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, is a naturally occurring amino acid. The molecular weight of the compound is 167.59, and its molecular formula is C₅H₁₀ClNO₃.

Molecular Weight

167.59

Molecular Formula

C₅H₁₀ClNO₃

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 33 mg/mL (196.9 mM); Water: 33 mg/mL (196.9 mM); Ethanol: 6 mg/mL (35.8 mM)

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of actinic keratosis.