Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride

Also known as: 5-AMINO-4-OXOPENTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER HYDROCHLORIDE, 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID METHYL ESTER HYDROCHLORIDE, 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester HCl, 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester, ALA METHYL ESTER HYDROCHLORIDE, Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride, Methyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride (1:1), Metvix PDT, Metvixia, Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, methyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1), methyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate,hydrochloride, methyl 5-amino-4-oxovalerate hydrochloride, methyl 5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride, Methyl 5-aminolevulinate HCl, 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester hydrochloride, Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride, 5-AMINO-4-OXOVALERIC ACID METHYL ESTER HYDROCHLORIDE, 5-ALA methyl ester hydrochloride, Aminolevulinic Acid Methyl Ester HCl

Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride (CAS 79416-27-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12ClNO3 and a molecular weight of 181.617 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 122 °C, a boiling point of 228ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 99.5ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

79416-27-6

Jingsj CID

J-35202-3

Molecular Formula

C₆H₁₂ClNO₃

Molecular Weight

181.617 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026