Synonym(s): δ-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride; 5-Aminolaevulinic acid hydrochloride; ALA
Formula: NH2CH2C(O)CH2CH2COOH · HCl
Formula Weight: 167.59
CAS No.: 5451-09-2
Purity: ≥98%
Application: 5-Aminolevulinic acid formed from glycine and succinyl CoA by ALA synthase is the first compound in prophyrin biosynthesis pathway. 5-Aminolevulinic acid is used in photodynamic therapy. This compound may be used to study the effects of photodynamic therapy in vitro.
Storage: −20°C
Packaging: 10 mg in autosample vial
Beilstein Registry Number: 3690651
EC No.: 226-679-5
Biochem/physiol Actions: Intermediate in heme biosynthesis.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H10O