Shikimic acid

• Catalog No.: S2356
• CAS Number: 138-59-0
• M. F.: C7H10O5
• M. W.: 174.1513
• Storage: -20°C

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: (5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: Shikimate; Bracken fern toxic component; L-Shikimic acid

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 138-59-0

PROPERTIES

• Salt Data: Free Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Biological Activity:
Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms. Shikimic acid is a precursor for: the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine；indole, indole derivatives and aromatic amino acid tryptophan；many alkaloids and other aromatic metabolites；tannins, flavonoids, and lignin. [1]

REFERENCES

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikimic_acid