5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11498776	500 mg	500mg
11488776	100 mg	100mg
11314529	2 g	2g

Product Code. 11498776

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16942.ME

Description

CAS: 5451-09-2 | C5H10ClNO3 | 167.59 g/mol

5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride finds an important role as a precursor in the synthesis of tetrapyrroles such as chlorophyll and heme. It is widely utilized in photodynamic therapy of diseases namely, Paget’s disease and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection-associated cervical condylomata acuminata.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.

Notes
Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9-2-5451
• Molecular Formula: C5H10ClNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 167.59
• MDL Number: MFCD00012869
• InChI Key: ZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride, aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, levulan, levulan kerastick, aminolevulinic acid hcl, delta-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, gliolan, ameluz, 5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 123608
• IUPAC Name: 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN.Cl

• Melting Point: ∼156°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 3690651
• Merck Index: 14,446
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol and water.
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Formula Weight: 167.59
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5-Amino-3-oxopentanoic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only