Shikimic Acid
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| Formula | C7H10O5 |
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| Molar mass | 174. 15 g/mol |
| ChemSpider ID | 8412 |
| KEGG | C00493 |
| PubChem CID | 8742 |
| Melting point | 185 to 187 °C (365 to 369 °F; 458 to 460 K) |
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| ID | 3015457 |
About Shikimic Acid
Shikimic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is a cyclohexene, a cyclitol and a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. It is an important biochemical metabolite in plants and microorganisms. Its name comes from the Japanese flower shikimi, from which it was first isolated in 1885 by Johan Fredrik Eykman.
