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
• IUPAC Name: (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H10O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1,4-6,8-10H,2H2,(H,11,12)/t4-,5-,6-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
• SMILES: C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O

Shikimic acid（Cat No.:R004477）is a naturally occurring cyclohexene-based compound with multiple hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups, making it highly polar and water-soluble. Found predominantly in plants like Illicium verum (star anise), it is a key intermediate in the shikimate pathway, which leads to the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids in microorganisms and plants. Shikimic acid is industrially important as the primary precursor for synthesizing oseltamivir (Tamiflu), an antiviral medication. Its chiral centers and functional groups make it valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and complex natural products.