Aminolevulinic acid

Name: Aminolevulinic acid
Brand: Zemixal
SKU: ZX-034880

Reference StandardAvailable on request

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CAS number106-60-5

FormulaC₅H₉NO₃

Molar mass131.13 g/mol

Physical formSolid

HS code38229090

InChIKeyZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

IUPAC name5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid

About Aminolevulinic acid

Aminolevulinic acid belongs to the Aminolevulinic acid reference-standard family in the Zemixal catalogue. For your records (Reference Standard), the material is defined by CAS 106-60-5, formula C5H9NO3 and molar mass 131.13 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Storage and safety notes

It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H315, H319 and H335), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. You receive a certificate of analysis with characterisation data with each order. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.

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Typical uses

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QC Research Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Aminolevulinic acid
Product name	Aminolevulinic acid
Catalogue number	ZX-034880
CAS number	106-60-5
IUPAC name	5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₃
Molar mass	131.13 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0582
Grade	Reference Standard
Physical form	Solid
XLogP3	-3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
Topological polar surface area	80.4 Å²
HS code	38229090
InChIKey	ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN
PubChem CID	137
Synonyms	5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Aminolevulinate, delta-aminolevulinic acid, 5-ALA, 5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid, delta-ALA, 5-amino-levulinate, 5-amino-levulinic acid, 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoate, delta-aminolevulinate, 4-oxo-5-amino-pentanoic acid

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Aminolevulinic acid
10 mg	Quoted on request
25 mg	Quoted on request
50 mg	Quoted on request
100 mg	Quoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Aminolevulinic acid

Which CAS number identifies Aminolevulinic acid?

Aminolevulinic acid is registered under CAS 106-60-5. You may also see it listed as 5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Aminolevulinate, delta-aminolevulinic acid. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-034880.

What are the formula and molar mass of Aminolevulinic acid?

For Aminolevulinic acid, its formula is C5H9NO3 and its molar mass is 131.13 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid. InChIKey ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.

How is Aminolevulinic acid used in pharmaceutical QC?

Aminolevulinic acid is a characterised reference material linked to Aminolevulinic acid. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.

What grade and pack sizes are available for Aminolevulinic acid?

This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.

Which documents come with Aminolevulinic acid?

Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.

Can Zemixal ship Aminolevulinic acid to my country?

Yes. Because Aminolevulinic acid is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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