5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA HCl) is a biochemical precursor in the biosynthesis of heme and all tetrapyrrole compounds. It is widely used in research, notably in photodynamic therapy studies and as a tool to induce protoporphyrin IX accumulation for both in vitro and in vivo investigations.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
5451-09-2
Product Name Alternative
Apoptosis, Autophagy, 5 Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Aminolevulinic acid HCl, 5Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic acid Hydrochloride, 5-ALA, ALA Hydrochloride, ALA hydrochloride, Mitophagy, Mitochondrial Autophagy, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, Hydrangin, δ-Aminolevulinic acid
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:138 mg/mL (823.44 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:4 mg/mL (23.87 mM) ; Ethanol:6 mg/mL (35.8 mM) ; H2O:31 mg/mL (184.98 mM)
Smiles
Cl.NCC (=O) CCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C5H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight
167.59
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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