5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride is a naturally occurring amino acid; precursor of tetrapyrroles in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll and heme.
Targets
Target
Value
Product Information
Catalog Num
A10016
Formula
C5H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight
167.59
CAS Number
CAS: 5451-09-2
SMILES
C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN.Cl
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
33 mg/mL (196.9 mM)
Water
33 mg/mL (196.9 mM)
Ethanol
6 mg/mL (35.8 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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