levulinic acid

Levulinic acid (4-Oxovaleric acid), derived from the degradation of cellulose, is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.

5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA) is an intermediate in heme biosynthesis and a universal precursor of tetrapyrroles.

Levulinic acid (Standard) is the standard substance of Levulinic acid, and it is applicable for quantitative analysis, quality control, and related research in biochemical experiments. Levulinic acid (4-Oxovaleric acid), derived from the degradation of cellulose, is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.

5-Aminolevulinic acid is an intermediate in heme synthesis which is the first compound in the porphyrin synthesis pathway.It is a photosensitizing agent, an antineoplastic agent and a prodrug.It can also be used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.

5-Aminolevulinic acid-d2 (hydrochloride) is the deuterated form of 5-Aminolevulinic acid (hydrochloride). 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA hydrochloride) serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme in the body and acts as a precursor to tetrapyrroles.

5-Aminolevulinic acid-13C-1 (5-ALA-13C-1) hydrochloride is the 13C-labeled form of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride. 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA hydrochloride) serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme within the body and acts as a precursor to tetrapyrroles.

Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride (5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester) is commonly used in photosentizer reagents for photodynamic therapy to treat conditions such as Acne vulgaris and hypertrophic scarring.

Hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride (P-1206) has approved for cystoscopic detection of papillary bladder cancer and it also is a fluorescent agent.

Levulinic-d5 Acid is a deuterated compound of Levulinic Acid. Levulinic Acid has a CAS number of 123-76-2. Levulinic acid, derived from the degradation of cellulose, is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.