Shikimic acid

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Other NPs

Cat.No.

NP4360

CAS

138-59-0

Product Name

Shikimic acid

Structure

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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