5-Aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester hydrochloride

CAS: 140898-91-5

Ref. 3D-IA31408

Product Information

• Name: 5-Aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester hydrochloride
• Synonyms: Hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride, 5-Amino-4-Oxopentanoic Acid Hexyl Ester Hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester HCl, Ala Hexyl Ester Hydrochloride, Aminolevulinic Acid Hexyl Ester Hydrochloride, Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid Hexyl Ester Hydrochloride, Hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride, Hexvix, Hexyl 5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride, N-Hexyl 5-Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride, P 1206, Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, hexyl ester, hydrochloride, Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, hexyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1), Sml 1637

Description

5-Aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester hydrochloride is a cytotoxic drug that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It is used to diagnose and treat certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma, skin cancer, and some types of lung cancer. 5-Aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester hydrochloride can be used in conjunction with fluorescein angiography to detect blood vessels in the skin or other tissues. This drug has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that may be useful for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 251.75 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₂₂NO₃Cl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder