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5-ALA benzyl ester hydrochloride

SKU: orb1307121

Description

Benzyl-ALA hydrochloride is a protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) precursor used as a photodetection agent in research. It has been shown to induce PPIX accumulation in colon carcinoma cell lines in vitro, supporting its investigation in photodynamic therapy and cancer imaging studies.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

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Key Properties

CAS Number163271-32-7
MW257.71
Purity99.38% (May vary between batches)
FormulaC12H16ClNO3
SMILESCl.NCC(=O)CCC(=O)OCc1ccccc1
TargetEndogenous Metabolite
Solubility10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (19.4 mM);DMSO:245 mg/mL (950.68 mM);H2O:95 mg/mL (368.63 mM)

Bioactivity

In Vivo
In female CBA/Gy mice, 5-ALA benzyl ester hydrochloride (31 mg/kg; i.v.; 1h) results in a dose-dependent reduction in tumour porphyrin levels.
In Vitro
In colon carcinoma cell lines SW480, 5-ALA benzyl ester hydrochloride (0.6-0.12 mM; 3h) induces PPIX accumulation.
Animal Research
Animal Model: Female CBA/Gy mouse (CaNT tumour model) Dosage: 31 mg/kg Administration: i.v. ; 1 hours

Storage & Handling

Storage-20°C
Expiration Date12 months from date of receipt.
DisclaimerFor research use only

Alternative Names

colon, Benzyl-ALA hydrochloride, Benzyl-ALA Hydrochloride, Benzyl-ALA, 5 ALA benzyl ester hydrochloride, 5-ALA benzyl ester, 5ALA benzyl ester hydrochloride, 5-ALA benzyl ester Hydrochloride, accumulation, carcinoma, Inhibitor, Human Endogenous Metabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, inhibit, protoporphyrin, photodetection, SW480
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5 mg
$ 70.00
1 ml x 10 mM (in DMSO)
$ 80.00
10 mg
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25 mg
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50 mg
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100 mg
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500 mg
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