pharmaceutical intermediates

Shikimic acid

Identification
Name Shikimic acid
Synonyms (3R,4S,5R)-(-)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
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Molecular Structure CAS # 138-59-0, Shikimic acid, (3R,4S,5R)-(-)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid, 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula C7H10O5
Molecular Weight 174.15
CAS Registry Number 138-59-0
EINECS 205-334-2
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Product name	Shikimic acid
Origin	138-59-0
Appearance	white powder
Assay	99%
Storage	Cool and Protect from light

Product Name:Shikimic acid
CAS:138-59-0
MF:C7H10O5
MW:174.15
EINECS:205-334-2
Mol File:138-59-0.mol
Melting point:185-187 °C(lit.)
alpha -180 º (c=4, H2O 25 ºC)
Boiling point:225.11°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.52 g/cm3 (27.2ºC)
refractive index -180 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp. -20°C Freezer
solubility 180g/l
pkapK (14.1°) 5.19
form Powder
color White to light beige or light gray
optical activity[α]/D -180.0±5.0°, c = 4 in H2O
Water Solubility 18 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

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Chemical PropertiesWhite Solid
UsesNaturally 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.
DefinitionChEBI: A cyclohexenecarboxylic acid that is cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 4 and 5 (the 3R,4S,5R stereoisomer). It is an intermediate metabolite in plants and micro rganisms.