Shikimic acid

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Cat Number

PIPE-0192

CAS Number

138-59-0

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Product Detail

CAS Number

138-59-0

EINECS

205-334-2

Storage

2-8℃

Synonyms

L-SHIKIMIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENECARBOXYLIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-CYCLOHEX-1-ENECARBOXYLIC ACID;Shikimic acid,(3R,4S,5R)-()-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid;Illicium Verum P.E.;Shikimic acid methyl esther;3,4,5-Trihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid

Description

Naturally occurring (-)-form is a major biosynthetic precursor of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan and hence of the majority of plant alkaloids. Shikimic acid is also involved in the biosynthesis of lignin, flavonpids and other important aromatic compounds.

Molecular Formula

C7H10O5

Molecular Weight

174.15

Appearance

Powder

Melting Point

185-187 ℃ (lit.)

Boiling Point

225.11℃ (rough estimate)

Standard

In house