69686

Shikimic acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (3R,4S,5R)-(−)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₀O₅
• CAS Number: 138-59-0
• Molecular Weight: 174.15
• Beilstein: 2210055
• EC Number: 205-334-2
• MDL number: MFCD00066278
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329761865
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98.0-102.0% (T)
• optical activity: [α]/D -180.0±5.0°, c = 4 in H₂O
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• mp: 185-187 °C (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: O[C@@H]1CC(=C[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/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
• InChI key: JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N

Description

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Shikimic acid has been used as a reference standard in the separation and determination of the analyte in fronds of brown seaweed, Cystoseira tamariscifolia using ultra high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (UHPLC-UV).

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: ginkgo

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3