Shikimic Acid
Application Notes
A tri-hydroxy cyclohexene carboxylic acid important in biosynthesis of so many compounds that the shikimate pathway (Seven step metabolic route used by bacteria, fungi, algae, parasites and plants for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan)). is named after it.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Precursor of aromatic amino acids; Alkaloids and other aromatic metabolites
SKU | 02152058-CF |
Alternate Names | 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid; Shikimate; Bracken Fern Toxic Component |
Application Notes | A tri-hydroxy cyclohexene carboxylic acid important in biosynthesis of so many compounds that the shikimate pathway (Seven step metabolic route used by bacteria, fungi, algae, parasites and plants for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan)). is named after it. |
Base Catalog Number | 152058 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 2210055 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | Biosynthetic precursor of aromatic amino acids, as well as many alkaloids and other aromatic metabolites. |
CAS # | 138-59-0 |
EC Number | 205-334-2 |
Format | Powder |
Melting Point | 183-184.5 deg C |
Molecular Formula | C7H10O5 |
Molecular Weight | 174.152 g/mol |
Optical Rotation | -185 - -181 ° (C = 4 in H2O at 20 °C) (Lit.) |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
Purity | ≥98% |
RTECS Number | GW4600000 |
Solubility | <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water">Water</a> solubility = 1.5X10+5 mg/l @ 21 deg C |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |