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N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid

Also known as: 5-(Boc-amino)-4-oxopentanoic acid, 5-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)-4-oxopentanoic acid, 5-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-4-oxopentanoic acid, Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid, 5-Boc-aminolevulinic acid, 5-tert-butyloxycarbonylaminolevulinic acid, Pentanoic acid, 5-[[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-4-oxo-

N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid (CAS 72072-06-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H17NO5 and a molecular weight of 231.246 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 401.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 196.6±23.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
72072-06-1
Jingsj CID
J-1454298-4
Molecular Formula
C10H17NO5
Molecular Weight
231.246 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point401.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point196.6±23.2 °C
Exact Mass231.110672
PSA92.70000
LogP0.85
Vapor Pressure0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.471

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2922499990
SummaryHS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid?

The CAS number of N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid is 72072-06-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid?

N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid has molecular formula C10H17NO5 and molecular weight 231.246 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid?

For N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid, Upstream Products: Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate, 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "N-Boc-5-aminolevulinic acid (CAS 72072-06-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1454298-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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