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Aminolevulinic Acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_17549

Definition

The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3
Molecular Mass
131.12990
Charge
0
SMILES
NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9)
InChIKey
ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 5-ALA
  • 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoate
  • 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
  • 5-Amino-4-oxovaleric acid
  • 5-Aminolevulinate
  • aminolevulinic acid
  • dALA
  • delta-ALA
  • delta-aminolevulinic acid

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
683
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Aminolevulinic_acid

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