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5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

≥97.0% (AT)

• Synonym(s): δ-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride, 5-Aminolaevulinic acid hydrochloride, ALA
• Linear Formula: NH₂CH₂C(O)CH₂CH₂COOH · HCl
• CAS Number: 5451-09-2
• Molecular Weight: 167.59
• Beilstein: 3690651
• EC Number: 226-679-5
• MDL number: MFCD00012869
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748570
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥97.0% (AT)
• form: powder or crystals
• impurities: ≤2% water
• color: white to faint yellow
• mp: ~150 °C (dec.)
• application(s): peptide synthesis
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: Cl[H].NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H9NO3.ClH/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9;/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9);1H
• InChI key: ZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride has been used as a supplement for culturing Escherichia coli cells for heme biosynthesis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) may interact with several transporters such as glutamate, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), di-, tri-peptides, and organic transporters in the blood-brain barrier. It may also act as a precursor for the synthesis of porphyrins in chlorophyll and hemes. 5-ALA exhibits plant growth regulator activities.

Intermediate in heme biosynthesis.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves