5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; 5-ALA HCl, 99%, CAS 5451-09-2

5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Salt is a naturally occurring amino acid. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Salt is a precursor of tetrapyrroles in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll and heme. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Salt is considered an antineoplastic photosensitizer. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Salt converts to protoporphyrins within tissue upon exposure to light, which produces byproducts in the form of reactive oxygen species. Bulk buy amino acid powder direct from factory.

Synonym
5-AminoL; evuL; inic acid hydrochL; TIMTEC-BB SBB003880; DELTA-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE CELL CULTUR; 5-AminolevulinicAcidHydrochloride(5-Ala); 5-Ala; 5-Aminolevulinicacidhydrochloride, 99%
CAS No.: 5451-09-2
EC No.: 226-679-5
MF: C5H10ClNO3
MW: 167.59
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:
Pharmaceutical intermediates

Parameters of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; 5-ALA HCl, 99%

Item	Specification
Appearance	A white or off-white crystalline powder
Identification	HINMR
Melting point	≥145℃
Solubility	Easily soluble in water, clear and transparent without obvious insoluble matter
Residual solvents	Ethanol≤5000ppm
Heavy metals	≤10ppm
LOD	≤1.0%
Purity(HPLC)	≥98.0%

Benefits of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; 5-ALA HCl, 99%
Photodynamic therapy
5-ALA is used in photodynamic therapy due to its properties as a photosensitizer, with applications in treatment of acne.
Visualisation of tumorous tissue
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride enables a reduction in the tumour residual volume and prolongation of progression-free survival in people with malignant gliomas.
Detection of bladder cancer
5-ALA also has potential applications in diagnostic oncology in detection of bladder cancer.