| Identification | |
| Name: | Shikimic acid |
| Synonyms: | Bracken fern toxic component;3alpha,4alpha,5beta-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid;L-Shikimic acid;3,4, 5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid;(-)-Shikimic acid;3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid;1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R-(3alpha,4alpha,5beta))- (9CI);3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; |
| CAS: | 138-59-0 |
| EINECS: | 205-334-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 174.15 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H10O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1,4-6,8-10H,2H2,(H,11,12)/t4-,5-,6-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | REM |
| Flash Point: | 210.1 oC |
| Boiling Point: | 400.5 oC at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.725 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Alpha: | -180 o (C=4, H2O 25 oC) |
| Solubility: | water: 18 g/100 mL (20 oC) |
| Appearance: | white powder |
| Specification: |
?Shikimic acid , with a CAS number of?138-59-0, known as 3R,4S,5R)-(-)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid ; and 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid . And its?classification code are mutation data, natural product,?tumor data.?Shikimic acid (CAS NO.138-59-0)?could be stable under normal temperatures and pressures. And it should avoid the condition like?strong oxidants.?And also prevent it to broken down into hazardous decomposition products:?carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Its hazardous polymerization has not been reported. |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT?. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 40 ,1986,p. 47.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| HS Code: | 29181980 |
| Flash Point: | 210.1 oC |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Color: | Needles from methanol/ethyl acetate |
| 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 |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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