CAS No. 138-59-0
Batch:
Purity:99.89
Chemical Structure
Check the
Shikimic Acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 138-59-0 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H10O5 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 174.15 | |
| SMILES | C1C(C(C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O |
Biological Activity
Shikimic acid (Shikimate) is an essential biochemical intermediate in the shikimate pathway found in plants and microorganisms. It serves as a key precursor for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids, including phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan, as well as indole derivatives, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and lignin. Through these metabolic networks, shikimic acid supports fundamental cellular functions, secondary metabolite production, and downstream physiological processes in plants and microbes. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
35 mg/mL
(200.97 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 35 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
35 mg/mL
(200.97 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 35 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.