5-Aminolevulinic Acid; CAS 106-60-5

5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is an intermediate in heme biosynthesis and is useful in cancer treatment. It is a non-protein amino acid. 5-ALA also has applications in the field of agriculture. It is being studied as an inducing reagent for protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) dependent fluorescence diagnosis of metastatic lymph nodes. 5-ALA is used for photodynamic therapy of diseases, such as Paget’s disease and HPV infection-associated cervical condylomata acuminata.

Synonym
4-Carboxy-2-oxobutylamine;4-Oxo-5-aminopentanoic acid;5-amino-4-keto-valeric acid;5-azanyl-4-oxo-pentanoic acid;5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoicaci;Kerastick;5-AMinelevulic acid (5-ALA);5-Aminolevulinic acid price
CAS No.: 106-60-5
EC No.: 203-414-1
MF: C5H9NO3
MW: 131.13
Packing:
100g/bag; 500g/bag; 1kg/bag; 25kg/drum
Recommended storage method:
Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature:
2 - 8 °C
Product usage:
precursor of a photosensitizer

Parameters of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Appearance	White or off-white powder
Identification	IR spectrum similar to that of RS
Identification	HPLC retention time similar to that of RS
Related substance	Total impurities: NMT0.3%
Related substance	Single impurity: NMT0.1%
Heavy metals	NMT 10ppm
Loss on drying	NMT0.5%
Residue on ignition	NMT0.1%
Assay	98.5%-101.0%