Hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride, also known as hexyl 5-aminolevulinate HCl, is the hexyl ester of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) with photodynamic properties. As a precursor of photoactive porphorins, hexyl 5-aminolevulinate induces the endogenous production of the photosensitizer protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) which accumulates selectively in tumor tissue. When exposed to specific wavelengths of light, PPIX is activated and, depending on the wavelength and/or intensity of light, either fluoresces, thereby allowing tumor imaging, or induces tumor cell apoptosis. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus).
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
140898-91-5 |
Chemical Formula |
C11H22ClNO3 |
Molecular Weight |
251.75 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride. |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 52.48; H, 8.81; Cl, 14.08; N, 5.56; O, 19.07 |
Synonym |
P-1206. Abbreviation |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(OCCCCCC)CCC(CN)=O.[H]Cl |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
photosensitizer |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
White to off-white solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>2 years if stored properly |