5-Aminolevulinic Acid (hydrochloride)

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5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is a precursor in the biosynthesis of porphyrins, including heme. The conversion of 5-ALA to protoporphyrins within tissues produces a photosensitive target that produces reactive oxygen species upon exposure to light.{2...

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Synonyms:

5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid, monohydrochloride

Correlated keywords:

106-60-5 ALAs 5ALA levulan kerastick 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic HCl ROS

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5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is a precursor in the biosynthesis of porphyrins, including heme. The conversion of 5-ALA to protoporphyrins within tissues produces a photosensitive target that produces reactive oxygen species upon exposure to light.{25469} In this way, it is used in photodynamic therapy for a range of dermatological conditions, cancers, and other diseases.{25469,25472,25468} Also, oral administration of 5-ALA leads to the preferential accumulation of the fluorescent molecule protoporphyrin IX within certain types of cancer cells.{25470,25471} This allows fluorescence-based identification of tumor tissue for accurate resection of diseased tissue.{25470,25471}

Size	500 mg
Shipping	dry ice
CAS Number	02/09/5451 00:00
Molecular Formula	C₅H₉NO₃ • HCl
SMILES	NCC(CCC(O)=O)=O.Cl
Molecular Weight	167,6
Formulation	A crystalline solid
Purity	≥98%
Custom Code	2922.19
UNSPSC code	12352100

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