Description
Chemical Name:5-Aminolevulinic acid
Cas No:106-60-5
EINECS No:203-414-1
Synonyms:4-Carboxy-2-oxobutylamine;4-Oxo-5-aminopentanoic acid;5-amino-4-keto-valeric acid;5-azanyl-4-oxo-pentanoic acid;5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoicaci;Kerastick;aminolevulinicacid;AMINOLEVULINIC ACID, 5-
Molecular Weight:131.13
Molecular Formula:C5H9NO3
Molecular Structure:
Specification:
Items | Specifications |
Cas No. | 106-60-5 |
EINECS | 203-414-1 |
Molecular Weight | 131.13 |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Melting point | 118-119 °C |
Density | 1.3121 |
PH | / |
pKa | 4.05 |
Water solublity | Slightly soluble |
Boiling Point | 242.42°C |
Specific Gravity | / |
Function:
Metabolic intermediate function: 5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is an important biochemical intermediate. In organisms, it is a key precursor for the biosynthesis of tetrapyrrole compounds such as heme, chlorophyll and vitamin B₁₂. In mammals, ALA is mainly synthesized in the liver through succinyl-CoA and glycine under the catalysis of ALA synthase, and then heme is generated through a series of enzymatic reactions. In plants, it participates in the synthesis of chlorophyll and is essential for photosynthesis.
Application:
Plant growth regulator: ALA can be used as a plant growth regulator. It can promote plant photosynthesis, increase chlorophyll content, and make leaves greener and thicker.
Skin care product ingredient: Added to skin care products as a biologically active ingredient. It can promote the metabolism of skin cells and increase skin radiance and elasticity.
