5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, ≥99%

Catalog No. 433578

General Information

Synonyms	5-ALA HCl
CAS No.	5451-09-2
M.F.	C₅H₁₀ClNO₃
M.W.	167.59
Beilstein No.	3690651
EC No.	226-679-5
MDL No.	MFCD00012869

Technical Data

Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting Point (°C)	145-155℃
Assay	≥99% HPLC
Storage	-20℃
Description	5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is an intermediate in heme biosynthesis and being studied as an inducing reagent for protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) dependent fluorescence diagnosis of metastatic lymph nodes. 5-ALA is used for photodynamic therapy of diseases such as Paget’s disease and HPV infection-associated cervical condylomata acuminata.

Safety Data

Symbol	GHS07
Hazard Statements	H315-H319
Precautionary Statements	P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Symbols	Xi
Risk Statements	R36/38
Safety Statements	S26
WGK Germany	3

Reference

Al Yousef A, et al. Photodermatol. Photoimmunol. Photomed. 28, 53-55, (2012)
Kato S, et al. J. Surg. Res. 176(2), 430-6, (2011)
Li J, et al. Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao. Yi Xue Ban 36, 1115-1119, (2011)