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Cat Number: PIPE-0192

Shikimic acid

CAS Number

138-59-0

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 Weight

174.15

Molecular Formula

C7H10O5

EINECS

205-334-2

InChI

JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N

InChIKey

JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N

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