Shikimic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 101769-63-5

Ref. 3D-BEA76963

Product Information

• Name: Shikimic acid ethyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Shikimic acid ethyl ester is a chemical compound, which is an ethyl ester derivative of shikimic acid, commonly used in organic synthesis. Derived from shikimic acid, itself a prominent intermediate in the biosynthetic pathway of aromatic compounds in plants and microorganisms, this ester is utilized as a key starting material or intermediate in various synthetic procedures. Its mode of action primarily involves acting as a building block for the synthesis of complex molecules.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 202.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%