5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Also known as: 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride, delta-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, 5-ALA hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic acid HCl, 5-Amino-3-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (CAS 5451-09-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H10ClNO3 and a molecular weight of 167.59 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of ~150 °C (dec.), a boiling point of 311.5±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 142.2±23.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5451-09-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-33137-3
- Molecular Formula
- C5H10ClNO3
- Molecular Weight
- 167.59 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | ~150 °C (dec.) |
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| Boiling Point | 311.5±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 142.2±23.7 °C |
| PSA | 80.39000 |
| LogP | -0.79 |
| Appearance | powder |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.482 |
| Additional Property | H2O: 50 mg/mL |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Stummer, W., et al., Fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-aminolevulinic acid for resection of malignant glioma: a randomised controlled multicentre phase III trial. Lancet Oncol, 2006. 7(5): p. 392-401. [2]. Eyupoglu, I.Y., et al., Improving the extent of malignant glioma resection by dual intraoperative visualization approach. PLoS One, 2012. 7(9): p. e44885. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922509090 |
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| Summary | 2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride?
The CAS number of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride is 5451-09-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride?
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride has molecular formula C5H10ClNO3 and molecular weight 167.59 g/mol.
Is 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride hazardous?
5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride?
For 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, Upstream Products: Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate, 2(1H)-Pyridone; Downstream Products: Porphobilinogen, Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic acid.
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