For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Shikimate-3-Phosphate Lithium (Cat No.: I040039) is a key intermediate in the shikimate pathway, essential for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids and other secondary metabolites in microorganisms and plants. It is widely used in antibiotic, herbicide, and metabolic disease research, particularly in studying bacterial and fungal biosynthetic pathways. The lithium salt form enhances solubility and stability for biochemical and enzymatic studies. Shikimate-3-Phosphate Lithium is valuable in drug discovery and metabolic engineering, aiding in the development of novel antimicrobial and therapeutic strategies.
Molecular Formula | C7H11O8P.xLi |
Purity | ≥95% |
Reference | [1]. Schoenenberger B, et al., 10.5 Shikimate Kinase-Catalysed Phosphorylations and Synthesis of Shikimic Acid 3-Phosphate by AroL-Catalysed Phosphorylation of Shikimic Acid[J]. Applied Biocatalysis, 2021, 103: 386. |