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138-59-0

Name Shikimic acid
CAS 138-59-0
EINECS(EC#) 205-334-2
Molecular Formula C7H10O5
MDL Number MFCD00066278
Molecular Weight 174.15
MOL File 138-59-0.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance White Solid
Melting point  185-187 °C (lit.)
alpha  -180 º (c=4, H2O 25 ºC)
Boiling point  225.11°C (rough estimate)
density  1.52 g/cm3 (27.2℃)
vapor pressure  0Pa at 25℃
refractive index  -180 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  180g/l
form  Powder
pka pK (14.1°) 5.19
color  White to light beige or light gray
optical activity [α]/D -180.0±5.0°, c = 4 in H2O
Water Solubility  18 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Usage Naturally occurring (-)-form is a major biosynthetic precursor of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan and hence of the majority of plant alkaloids. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of lignin, flavonpids and other important aromatic compou
Detection Methods HPLC
Merck  14,8480
BRN  4782717
InChIKey JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
LogP -1.5 at 21℃ and pH1
Surface tension 49.86mN/m at 1g/L and 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 138-59-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 3 (Vol. 40, Sup 7) 1987
NIST Chemistry Reference Shikimic acid(138-59-0)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GW4600000
3-10
HS Code  29181980
Hazardous Substances Data 138-59-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD5 i.p. in mice: 1000 mg/kg (Evans, Osman)

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