5-Aminolevulinic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
106-60-5
Target
Others, Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolism, Others
Bioactivity
5-Aminolevulinic acid is an intermediate in heme synthesis which is the first compound in the porphyrin synthesis pathway.It is a photosensitizing agent, an antineoplastic agent and a prodrug.It can also be used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt) in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.
Smiles
NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight
131.13
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
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