Shikimic acid, 5g

SKU:
S5375-5G
  • $552.00

    • Description

    S5375 Sigma-Aldrich

    Shikimic acid

    ≥99%

    Synonym: (3R,4S,5R)-(−)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid

    • CAS Number 138-59-0

       

    • Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C7H10O5

       

    • Molecular Weight 174.15

       

    •  Beilstein Registry Number 2210055

       

    •  EC Number 205-334-2

    •  MDL number MFCD00066278

       

    Description

    Packaging

    1, 5 g in poly bottle

    10 mg in glass bottle

    Application

    Shikimic acid has been used as a standard for the quantification of shikimate in apical parts of roots.[1] It is also been used as a substrate in shikimate kinase assay.[2]

    Biochem/physiol Actions

    Shikimic acid is observed to be carcinogenic in rat models, when administered. It serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids, in microorganisms. Shikimic acid is known to inhibit ADP (adenosine diphosphate) induced platelet aggregation and blood coagulation in rabbits.

    Properties

    Related Categories Amino Acid, Asymmetric Synthesis, Carboxylic Acids, Cell Biology, Chemical Synthesis,
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    InChI Key JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
    assay ≥99%
    mp 185-187 °C (lit.)