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Shikimic acid

Catalog No. S357100 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(-)-shikimate
Synonyms
(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid
L-Shikimic acid
NSC 59257

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 138-59-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 183-185°C (dec.)
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

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

REFERENCES

  • Evans, I.A., et al.: Nature, 250, 348 (1974)
  • Harborne, J.B., et al.: Biosynthesis, 6, 40 (1974)