5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid is a non-protein amino acid, but plays a rate-limiting role in heme biosynthesis.

5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid (5-ALA) enhances the immune response of L. vannamei to V. parahaemolyticus. Which upregulates immune- and defense-related genes, and enhances aerobic energy metabolism, respectively[1].

106-60-5

C5H9NO3

131.13

5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid;5-Aminolevulinic acid

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years