Aminolevulinic acid

Name: Aminolevulinic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039884

About Aminolevulinic acid

Listed under CAS 106-60-5, Aminolevulinic acid is a high-purity reference standard of Aminolevulinic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C5H9NO3, molecular weight 131.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid. It is also known as 5-Aminolevulinic acid or 5-Aminolevulinate.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this Aminolevulinic acid standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Aminolevulinic acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Aminolevulinic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039884
CAS Number	106-60-5
IUPAC name	5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₃
Molecular weight	131.13 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0582
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN
PubChem CID	137

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	80.4 Å²
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

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

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 is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Aminolevulinic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Aminolevulinic acid is 106-60-5. It is also known as 5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-Aminolevulinate, delta-aminolevulinic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aminolevulinic acid?

Aminolevulinic acid has the molecular formula C5H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid.

What is Aminolevulinic acid used for?

Aminolevulinic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Aminolevulinic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Aminolevulinic acid can I order?

We supply Aminolevulinic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aminolevulinic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Aminolevulinic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Aminolevulinic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Aminolevulinic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.