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5-ammoniolevulinate

CHEBI:CHEBI_356416

Definition

The zwitterion formed from 5-aminolevulinic acid by transfer of a proton from the carboxy group to the amino group. It is the major species present at physiological pH.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3
Molecular Mass
131.12990
Charge
0
SMILES
[NH3+]CC(=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-aminolevulinate
  • 5-ammonio-4-oxopentanoate
  • 5-ammonio-4-oxovalerate
  • 5-azaniumyl-4-oxopentanoate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:356416
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
PMID:14667225

Additional References

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