5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5451-09-2
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₃·HCl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 167.59
• MDL Number: MFCD00012869
• InChI Key: ZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride, aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, levulan, levulan kerastick, aminolevulinic acid hcl, delta-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, gliolan, ameluz, 5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 123608
• IUPAC Name: 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN.Cl

• Melting Point: 156°C to 158°C
• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Color: White to Yellow
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Linear Formula: H₂NCH₂COCH₂CH₂CO₂H·HCl
• Merck Index: 15, 443
• Solubility Information: (5% in water) Clear colorless
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Formula Weight: 167.59
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 99%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only