5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester hydrochloride

CAS: 79416-27-6

Ref. 3D-IA16049

Product Information

• Name: 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester hydrochloride
• Synonyms: 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl esterMethyl ?-aminolevulinate hydrochlorideMethyl 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester hydrochloride is a drug that is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and vitiligo. It is used to treat skin cancer and inflammatory diseases such as lupus erythematosus. 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester hydrochloride works by targeting the mitochondria of skin cells. This drug causes mitochondrial membrane depolarization in vitro. The clinical response to this drug is variable and may depend on the severity of the condition being treated. In vivo studies with human subjects show low bioavailability for this drug.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃·HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder