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5-Aminolevulinic Acid (hydrochloride)

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CAY9001902-1 g
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1 g
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CAS Number:

5451-09-2

Purity:

≥95%

Formulation:

A crystalline solid

Molecular Formula:

C5H9NO3 • HCl

Molecular Weight:

167.6

Alternative Names:

5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid, monohydrochloride, 5-ala, δ-aminolevulinic acid

Product Description:

A precursor in the biosynthesis of porphyrins; used in photodynamic therapy for a range of dermatological conditions, cancers, and other diseases; also used in fluorescence-based identification of tumor tissue for accurate resection of diseased tissue