Shikimic acid (CAS 138-59-0) — formula C7H10O5, molecular weight 174.15; category organic chemicals.
Shikimic acid (CAS 138-59-0) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C7H10O5 comprises 7 C, 10 H, 5 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 174.15. Reported physicochemical data: LogP about -1.7. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 138-59-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.15 |
| LogP | -1.7 |
| Applications | Active component in the flotation reagent Quebracho, Precursor of the aromatic nucleus of tocopherols synthesized by algae and higher plants, Also a precursor in the biosynthesis of the naphthoquinone ring of vitamin K by plants and bacteria, L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine, and L-tryptophan are synthesized in nature in the shikimic acid pathway |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Active component in the flotation reagent Quebracho, Precursor of the aromatic nucleus of tocopherols synthesized by algae and higher plants, Also a precursor in the biosynthesis of the naphthoquinone ring of vitamin K by plants and bacteria, L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine, and L-tryptophan are synthesized in nature in the shikimic acid pathway.
Shikimic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 138-59-0 and molecular formula C7H10O5 (molecular weight 174.15), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 138-59-0
Its molecular formula C7H10O5 comprises 7 C, 10 H, 5 O atoms.
Also known as: Shikimic acid · L-Shikimic acid
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of Shikimic acid is 138-59-0.
Molecular formula C7H10O5, molecular weight 174.15.
It is also registered under: Shikimic acid, L-Shikimic acid.
Recorded applications: Active component in the flotation reagent Quebracho, Precursor of the aromatic nucleus of tocopherols synthesized by algae and higher plants, Also a precursor in the biosynthesis of the naphthoquinone ring of vitamin K by plants and bacteria, L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine, and L-tryptophan are synthesized in nature in the shikimic acid pathway.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
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Independent reference data for Shikimic acid (CAS 138-59-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 138-59-0 |
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| PubChem CID | 8742 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.05 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid |
| InChIKey | JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 29MS2WI2NU |
| Molecular Weight | 174.15 |
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| XLogP3 | -1.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 174.05282342 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 174.05282342 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 98 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Melting Point | 183-184.5 °C |
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| Melting Point | 186 °C |
| Solubility | 150 mg/mL at 21 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000001 [mmHg] |
| Dissociation Constants | K = 7.1X10-5 at 14.1 °C |
| Collision Cross Section | 137.7 Ų [M-H]- |
| Collision Cross Section | 148.6 Ų [M+H]+ |
shikimic acid; 138-59-0; (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXYCYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID; 1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R,4S,5R)-; Bracken fern toxic component; (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 3alpha,4alpha,5beta-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 29MS2WI2NU; VEROCHIC; DTXSID4032039; 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R-(3alpha,4alpha,5beta))-; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid; CHEBI:16119; NSC-59257; Acid, Shikimic; Shikimic Acid Derivatives
| GHS notifications | 8.3% (3 / 36) |
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| GHS notifications | 8.3% (3 / 36) |
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| Notified hazard statements | H318 (86.1%) |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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