Product Data Sheet
5-Aminolevulinic acid
Catalog No. A71248
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) serves as an endogenous metabolite and is crucial in the biosynthesis of heme. It acts as a precursor for porphyrin synthesis, influencing various biological processes, including oxygen transport and electron transfer in cellular respiration. 5-ALA is widely used in research related to metabolic pathways, photodynamic therapy, and cancer diagnostics.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A71248 |
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| M. Wt | 131.13 |
| Formula | C5H9NO3 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 106-60-5 |
| Synonyms | 5-ALA; δ-Aminolevulinic acid; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid |
| SMILES | O=C(O)CCC(CN)=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | 5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) serves as an endogenous metabolite and is crucial in the biosynthesis of heme. It acts as a precursor for porphyrin synthesis, influencing various biological processes, including oxygen transport and electron transfer in cellular respiration. 5-ALA is widely used in research related to metabolic pathways, photodynamic therapy, and cancer diagnostics. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
