Cas no 138-59-0 (Shikimic acid)

Shikimic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from the seeds of the Illicium verum plant. Its key advantages lie in its use as a chiral intermediate for the synthesis of oseltamivir, an antiviral medication used to treat influenza. It also exhibits potential applications in pharmaceutical and food industries due to its antioxidant properties.
Shikimic acid structure
Shikimic acid structure
Product Name:Shikimic acid
CAS No:138-59-0
MF:C7H10O5
MW:174.1513
MDL:MFCD00066278
CID:36407
PubChem ID:8742
Update Time:2025-08-07

Shikimic acid Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 3,4,5-Trihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid
    • 1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, (3R,4S,5R)
    • 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID
    • (-)3ALPHA,4ALPHA,5BETA-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC 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
    • L-SHIKIMIC ACID
    • (-)-SHIKIMIC ACID
    • 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-
    • 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, [3R-(3alpha,4alpha,5beta)]-
    • Bracken fern toxic component
    • Shikimate
    • Skikimic acid
    • Kava Kava Extract
    • 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid (Shikimic acid)
    • Shikimic
    • (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
    • Shikimic acid
    • (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid
    • SHIKIMIC ACID(RG)
    • (3R,4S,5R)-(-)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid
    • (3R,4S,5R)-(?)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
    • (3R,4S,5R)-(?)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
    • (3R,4S,5R)-(-)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
    • [ "" ]
    • NSC 59257
    • sikimic acid
    • Shikimik Acid
    • (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXYCYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID
    • 3alpha,4alpha,5beta-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
    • (-)-Shikimate
    • 1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R,4S,5R)-
    • 29MS2WI2NU
    • 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R-(3alpha,4alpha,
    • ConMedNP.2484
    • ConMedNP.2485
    • [3R-(3alpha,4alpha,5beta)]-3,4,5-trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
    • 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
    • [138-59-0]
    • MDL: MFCD00066278
    • 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
    • SMILES: O([H])[C@]1([H])[C@@]([H])(C([H])=C(C(=O)O[H])C([H])([H])[C@@]1([H])O[H])O[H]
    • BRN: 4782717

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 174.05300
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 174.052823
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 4
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 5
  • Heavy Atom Count: 12
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 1
  • Complexity: 222
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 3
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • XLogP3: -1.7
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 98
  • Molecular Weight: 174.15

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Powder
  • Density: 1.52 g/cm3 (27.2℃)
  • Melting Point: 185-187?°C (lit.)
  • Boiling Point: 400.5°C at 760 mmHg
  • Flash Point: 210.1 oC
  • Refractive Index: -180 ° (C=1, H2O)
  • Solubility: 180g/l
  • Water Partition Coefficient: 18 g/100 mL (20 oC)
  • PSA: 97.99000
  • LogP: -1.51620
  • pka: pK (14.1°) 5.19
  • Merck: 8480
  • Specific Rotation: -180 o (c=4, H2O 25 oC)
  • Sensitiveness: Hygroscopic
  • FEMA: 2205
  • Optical Activity: [α]/D -180.0±5.0°, c =?4 in H2O
  • Solubility: The solubility is 18% in 20 o C water, slightly soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether, and almost insoluble in chloroform and benzene.

Shikimic acid Security Information

  • Symbol: GHS05
  • Prompt:warning
  • Signal Word:Danger
  • Hazard Statement: H318
  • Warning Statement: P280-P305+P351+P338+P310
  • Hazardous Material transportation number:NONH for all modes of transport
  • WGK Germany:3
  • Hazard Category Code: S24/25:Prevent skin and eye contact.
  • Safety Instruction: S22-S24/25
  • FLUKA BRAND F CODES:3-10
  • RTECS:GW4600000
  • Hazardous Material Identification: Xi
  • Safety Term:S24/25
  • Risk Phrases:R36/37/38
  • Toxicity:LD5 i.p. in mice: 1000 mg/kg (Evans, Osman)
  • Storage Condition:Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.

Shikimic acid Customs Data

  • HS CODE:29181980
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2918199090

    Overview:

    HS: 2918199090. Other alcohol containing but not other oxy carboxylic acids(Including its anhydride\Acyl halide\Peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives of this tax number). VAT:17.0%. Tax refund rate:9.0%. Regulatory conditions:nothing. MFN tariff:6.5%. general tariff:30.0%

    Declaration elements:

    Product Name, component content, use to

    Summary:

    2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives.Supervision conditions:None.VAT:17.0%.Tax rebate rate:9.0%.MFN tariff:6.5%.General tariff:30.0%

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