Shikimic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₇H₁₀O₅
CAS Number	138-59-0

FC-0954691

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
SMILES	C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](C=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O
InChI Key	JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
InChI	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)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	400.5±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	186 °C
Flash Point	210.1±25.2 °C
Density	1.7±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

210.1±25.2 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.