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5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Salt

Catalog No. A611780 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 5451-09-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Synonyms
5-ALA HCl
5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride
Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride
δ-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Levulan

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 5451-09-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 149-153°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Naturally occurring amino acid; precursor of tetrapyrroles in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll and heme. Antineoplastic (photosensitizer).

REFERENCES

  • Sisler, E.C., et al.: Physiol. Plant., 16, 315 (1963)
  • Herdeis, C., et al.: Arch. Pharm., 317, 304 (1963)
  • Peng, Q., et al.: Cancer, 79, 2282(1963)