Methyl Aminolevulinate, commonly supplied as Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride (Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride), is a pharmaceutical active ingredient belonging to the class of aminolevulinic acid derivatives. It is a hydrochloride salt of the methyl ester of 5-aminolevulinic acid and is used as a photosensitizer precursor in pharmaceutical and photodynamic therapy applications. MEDIOCON INC supplies quality-focused Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride for pharmaceutical development, formulation and bulk API requirements.
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride is also known as Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride, 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride, Aminolevulinic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride, Methyl 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoate Hydrochloride and Methyl Aminolevulinate HCl. The compound has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂ClNO₃ and molecular weight 181.62 g/mol. Its CAS number is 79416-27-6. These chemical identity details are confirmed by FDA's Global Substance Registration System and PubChem.
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride is generally described as a white to almost white powder or crystalline solid. It is hygroscopic and sensitive to light and heat. TCI reports a melting-point specification of 120–124°C and describes the material as soluble in water.
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride is an established pharmaceutical substance with a European Pharmacopoeia monograph numbered 3073. The monograph was adopted as a new Ph. Eur. text and subsequently incorporated into the European Pharmacopoeia.
MEDIOCON INC supplies Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride for pharmaceutical API requirements, analytical development, formulation development and commercial pharmaceutical applications. Product documentation such as COA, MSDS/SDS and technical specifications can be provided according to applicable product and customer requirements.
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride is associated with photodynamic therapy because it is metabolized to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive porphyrin. It is used in pharmaceutical products and research associated with conditions such as actinic keratosis and certain skin cancers.
MEDIOCON INC focuses on quality-oriented supply of Methyl Aminolevulinate API and pharmaceutical ingredients for domestic and international customers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to almost white powder or crystalline solid |
| Identification | IR & HPLC Complies |
| Assay (HPLC) | 97.0% – 102.0% |
| Loss on Drying | 97.0% – 102.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| pH (1% Solution) | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Individual Impurity | NMT 0.80% |
| Total Impurities | NMT 0.5% |
| Water Content | NMT 1.0% |
| Melting Point | 120°C – 124°C |
| Solubility | soluble in water |
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