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Linear Formula:
NH2CH2C(O)CH2CH2COOH · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
167.59
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3690651
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26
Quality Level
assay
≥97.0% (AT)
form
powder or crystals
impurities
≤2% water
color
white to faint yellow
mp
~150 °C (dec.)
application(s)
peptide synthesis
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
Cl[H].NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H9NO3.ClH/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9;/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9);1H
InChI key
ZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride has been used as a supplement for culturing Escherichia coli cells for heme biosynthesis.
Biochem/physiol Actions
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) may interact with several transporters such as glutamate, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), di-, tri-peptides, and organic transporters in the blood-brain barrier. It may also act as a precursor for the synthesis of porphyrins in chlorophyll and hemes. 5-ALA exhibits plant growth regulator activities.
Intermediate in heme biosynthesis.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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