Shikimic acid CAS#: 138-59-0; ChemWhat Code: 81886
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Shikimic acid |
| Synonyms | L-SHIKIMIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENECARBOXYLIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-CYCLOHEX-1-ENECARBOXYLIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID;(3R,4S,5R)-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID;(-)3ALPHA,4ALPHA,5BETA-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID;1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, (3R,4S,5R);3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID |
| CAS Registry Number | 138-59-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.15 |
| EINECS | 205-334-2 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 185-187 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -180 º (c=4, H2O 25 ºC) |
| Density | 1.52 g/cm3 (27.2℃) |
| Refractive Index | -180 ° (C=1, H2O) |
| Storage | -20°C Freezer |
| Solubulity | 180g/l |
| form | Powder |
| pka | pK (14.1°) 5.19 |
| Color | White to light beige or light gray |
| Water Solubility | 18 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,8480 |
| BRN | 4782717 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Shikimic acid(138-59-0) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 22-24/25-36-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GW4600000 |
| F | 3-10 |
| HS Code | 29181980 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 138-59-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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