| Bioactivity | Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride is an agent used as a sensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that can be metabolized to Protoporphyrin IX[1]. |
| Name | Methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride |
| CAS | 79416-27-6 |
| Formula | C6H12ClNO3 |
| Molar Mass | 181.62 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Methyl aminolevulinate, From Wikipedia |