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English
Etymology
From amino + levulinic acid.
Noun
aminolevulinic acid (plural aminolevulinic acids)
- (organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of levulinic acid, but especially 5-aminolevulinic acid which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of porphyrin
Translations
amino derivative of levulinic acid