5-Aminolevulinic Acid
TL;DR: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (CAS 106-60-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H9NO3 and molecular weight 131.05824 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
Also Known As: Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid, 5-Aminolevulinate, Aladerm
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.05824 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 80.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 131.05824 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 121.0 |
| Melting Point | 156-158 °C |
| Solubility | Very soluble |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN |
| InChIKey | ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (CAS 106-60-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
5-Aminolevulinic Acid (CAS 106-60-5) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C5H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 131.06 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Very soluble. It is also known as Aminolevulinic acid and 5-Aminolevulinic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid
Property Insights of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid
The XLogP value of -3.8 indicates that 5-Aminolevulinic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 80.4 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for 5-Aminolevulinic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 5-Aminolevulinic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
The CAS number of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid is 106-60-5.
What is the molecular formula of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
The molecular formula of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid is C5H9NO3.
What is the molecular weight of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
The molecular weight of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid is 131.05824 g/mol.
What are the applications of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
5-Aminolevulinic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (CAS 106-60-5) with custom synthesis...
Where can I buy 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 5-Aminolevulinic Acid?
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