5-aminolevulinic Acid

Owing to our vast experience and knowledge of this domain we are actively involved in manufacturing exporting and supplying an extensive range of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Qingzhou Shandong China.

Product Name
Aminolevulinic Acid/5-ALA

Physical and
Chemical Properties
Molecular formula : C5-H9-N-O3.Cl-H
Molecular weight : 167.591
Appearnce : White powder (Crystal)
Solubility : Soluble in water (solubility: MT 500g/L) Soluble in MeOH insoluble in EtOH
Melting point : 156-158 A C
Ashes : 0.1 max

Function
5-ALA is applied in variety of scientific fields with wide range. Examples of applications are shown below.
1. Improvement of harvest yield or increase of plant greenness
2. Supplement for culture of microorganism or cells from animals
3. Research relating production of active oxygen derived from
accumulation of excess amount of porphyries.
4. Photodynamic diagnosis for cancer research

1. Applied in the pharmaceutical field 5-ALA hydrochlorid acid mainly used as photosensitizer.
2. Applied in the agriculture field 5-ALA hydrochlorid acid used as herbicide and pesticide.
3. Applied in cosmetics field 5-ALA hydrochlorid acidused as raw materials to improve skin aging and remove the acne and spot.