Shikimic acid

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Category
Other NPs
Cat.No.
NP4360
CAS
138-59-0
Product Name
Shikimic acid
Structure

Product Details

Description
Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms.
Synonyms
shikimate; (-)-Shikimic acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
IUPAC Name
(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
Molecular Weight
174.15
Molecular Formula
C7H10O5
Canonical SMILES
C1C(C(C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H10O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1,4-6,8-10H,2H2,(H,11,12)/t4-,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChIKey
JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
Boiling Point
225.11°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
185-187°C (lit.)
Purity
>98%
Density
1.725 g/cm3
Solubility
Soluble in Methanol (Slightly), Water (Sparingly)
Appearance
White to Off-White Solid
Storage
Store at -20°C
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