5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester

Independent reference data for 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester (CAS 33320-16-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

For topical use, in combination with 570 to 670 nm wavelength red light illumination, in the treatment of non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses of the face and scalp in immunocompetent patients when used in conjunction with lesion preparation (debridement using a sharp dermal curette).Drugs that are pharmacologically inactive but when exposed to ultraviolet radiation or sunlight are converted to their active metabolite to produce a beneficial reaction affecting the diseased tissue. These compounds can be administered topically or systemically and have been used therapeutically to treat psoriasis and various types of neoplasms.

Synonyms and trade names

Methyl aminolevulinate; methyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate; 33320-16-0; methyl 5-aminolevulinate; 5-Aminolevulinic acid methyl ester; methyl aminolaevulinate; methyl delta-aminolevulinate; MAOP cpd; Methylaminolevulinate; Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, methyl ester; 585NM85KYM; Methyl-5-aminolevulinate; DTXSID3048570; CHEBI:724125; RefChem:157787; DTXCID4028202

What the public record says

5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester · CAS 33320-16-0 · C6H11NO3. UNII 585NM85KYM. Solubility: 2.20e+02 g/L; LogP: -1.2.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.