5-Aminolevulinic acid

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Product Code: TAR-T14047
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Overview

Regulatory Status: RUO
Shipping:
cool pack
Storage:
-20°C

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Further Information

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.
CAS:
106-60-5
Formula:
C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight:
131.13
Purity:
0.98
SMILES:
O=C(O)CCC(=O)CN

References

Pedrosa-Gerasmio IR, et al. Effects of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid on Gene Expression, Immunity, and ATP Levels in Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Mar Biotechnol (NY). 2018 Aug 25.