5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (5-ALA; 5-ALA HCL)

Category :  Excipients
CAS No. :  5451-09-2
Synonyms :  5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (5-ALA; 5-ALA HCL)
Mol. Formula :  C5H10ClNO3
Assay :  98.0% to 101.0% (calculated on the anhydrous basis)
Specification :  USP
Certificates and Documents :  Halal/Kosher
Appearance :  White or almost white powder
Grade :  Food grade; Pharm grade
Application :  5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (5-ALA HCl) is primarily used in medicine for photodynamic therapy (PDT), acting as a photosensitizing prodrug that turns cancerous/abnormal cells fluorescent (pink/red) under blue light, aiding in tumor detection (gliomas) and treatment (skin cancers, bladder cancer). It also functions as an imaging agent for brain tumors, helps in agriculture (plant growth, stress resistance), and is being explored for other conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), leveraging its conversion to the photosensitive molecule protoporphyrin IX (PpIX).
Packaging Details :  1Kg/Bag
Delivery time :  1-2 weeks
Storage :  Store in a Tightly Sealed Container Away from Heat and Direct Light, and in a Cool Dry Place.
Shelf life :  2 years