Photosensitizers

5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Products Aminolevulinic acid is commercially available as patches and gels (Alacare, Ameluz). Structure and properties The 5-aminolevulinic acid (C5H9NO3, Mr = 131.1 g/mol) is a nonproteinogenic amino acid. It exists in the drug as a hydrochloride, a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Effects 5-Aminolevulinic acid (ATC L01XD04) is phototoxic and causes destruction … 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Methylaminolevulinate

Products Methylaminolevulinate is commercially available as a cream (Metvix). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Methylaminolevulinate (C6H11NO3, Mr = 145.2 g/mol) is an ester of aminolevulinic acid. It is present in the drug product as methylaminolevulinate hydrochloride, a white to slightly yellowish powder that is readily soluble in water. … Methylaminolevulinate