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 |