Shikimic Acid
A tri-hydroxy cyclohexene carboxylic acid metabolite of the shikimate pathway. It is important in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids, flavonoids and alkaloids in plants and microorganisms.
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Tree Number(s): D02.241.223.268.792, D02.241.511.852, D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.750
MeSH Unique ID: D012765
Registry Number: 29MS2WI2NU
Entry Terms:
- Acid, Shikimic
- 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3R-(3alpha,4alpha,5beta))-
- Shikimates
- Shikimic Acid Derivatives