| Molecular Formula | C6H12ClNO3 |
| Molar Mass | 181.62 |
| Melting Point | 119-121° |
| Boling Point | 228°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 99.5°C |
| Water Solubility | very faint turbidity |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0754mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Hygroscopic |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive/Hygroscopic |
| MDL | MFCD00012868 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29225090 |
| Use | Methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride is a methyl ester of aminolevulinic acid (ALA), It has been proved to have higher lipophilicity and efficiently induce the production of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in cell culture. |
| application | methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride is an ester derivative and can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. |
| biological activity | Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride is a sensitizer (sensitizer) for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that metabolizes protoporphyrin IX. |