Description
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is a non-protein amino acid that plays a rate-limiting role in heme biosynthesis.
Product information
CAS Number: 106-60-5
Molecular Weight: 131.13
Formula: C5H9NO3
Chemical Name: 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
Smiles: NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
InChiKey: ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9)
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) enhances the immune response of L. vannamei to V. parahaemolyticus, upregulates immune- and defense-related genes, and enhances aerobic energy metabolism, respectively.
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