Shikimic Acid

• CAT Number: R004477
• CAS Number: 138-59-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 174.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; L-Shikimic acid; NSC 59257
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder

Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms.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.