Term Name: | 5-ammoniolevulinate |
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Synonyms: | 5-aminolevulinate, 5-ammonio-4-oxopentanoate, 5-ammonio-4-oxovalerate, 5-azaniumyl-4-oxopentanoate |
Definition: | The zwitterion formed from 5-aminolevulinic acid by transfer of a proton from the carboxy group to the amino group. It is the major species present at physiological pH. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:356416] ( EBI ) |