5-AMINO-15N-LEVULINIC ACID HCL

• CAT Number: M129891
• CAS Number: 116571-80-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H10ClNO3
• Molecular Weight: 168.582
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-AMINO-15N-LEVULINIC ACID HCL
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 5-(15N)azanyl-4-oxopentanoic acid;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO3.ClH/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9;/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9);1H/i6+1
• InChIKey: ZLHFONARZHCSET-NWZHYJCUSA-N
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C[15NH2].Cl

5-Amino-15N-Levulinic Acid HCl is an isotopically labeled version of 5-aminolevulinic acid, where the nitrogen atom is replaced with nitrogen-15. This compound is particularly valuable in biochemical and medical research, especially in studies involving the heme biosynthesis pathway, where 5-aminolevulinic acid is a key intermediate. The incorporation of nitrogen-15 allows for precise tracking in mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, providing enhanced accuracy in studying metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and the synthesis of porphyrins. 5-Amino-15N-Levulinic Acid HCl is essential for research in areas such as photodynamic therapy, cancer research, and the development of diagnostic tools, offering reliable and detailed data for scientific investigations.