Shikimic acid
Shikimic acid is a key metabolic intermediate of the aromatic amino acid biosynthesis pathway, found in microbes and plants.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[138-59-0]
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H318
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Shikimic_acid.html
Purity
99.63
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO|H2O : 130 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(C1=C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)C1)O
Molecular Formula
C7H10O5
Molecular Weight
174.15
Precautions
H318
References & Citations
[1]Lee MY, et al. Improvement of shikimic acid production in Escherichia coli with growth phase-dependent regulation in the biosynthetic pathway from glycerol. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2017 Feb;33 (2) :25.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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