CAS No. 138-59-0

Batch: Purity:99.95
Shikimic Acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 138-59-0
Molecular Formula

C7H10O5

Molecular Weight (MW) 174.15
SMILES C1C(C(C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O

Ordering Information

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]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
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
FAQ
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.