Product Data Sheet

Shikimic acid (Shikimate)

Catalog No. A10840

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Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms.
Chemical Information
Catalog Num A10840
M. Wt 174.2
Formula C7H10O5
Purity >98%
Storage at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base)
CAS No. 138-59-0
Synonyms Shikimate, Bracken fern toxic component, L-Shikimic acid
SMILES C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O
Storage

Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated.
In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Biological Activity
Discription Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms.
Targets
Target Value
Solubility
In vitro DMSO 31 mg/mL (178 mM)
Water 31 mg/mL (178 mM)
Ethanol Insoluble
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble.
* Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
Preparing Stock Solutions
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.1 mM 57.41 mL 287.03 mL 574.05 mL
0.5 mM 11.48 mL 57.41 mL 114.81 mL
1 mM 5.74 mL 28.7 mL 57.41 mL
5 mM 1.15 mL 5.74 mL 11.48 mL
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