Description

(-)-4-Epi-Shikimic Acid CAS NO 21967-35-1 is a high-purity, stereoisomeric derivative of the fundamental metabolic intermediate shikimic acid. This compound is of significant value as a key chiral building block and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying biosynthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and investigational new chemical entities.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for research on the shikimate pathway and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material for the preparation of specialized fine chemicals and complex natural product analogs.
• Analytical Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR analyses.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and metabolic engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-4-Epi-Shikimic Acid
CAS No.	21967-35-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10O5
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; (-)-4-Epishikimic Acid; 4-Epi-(-)-shikimic Acid; 4-Epishikimic Acid; Shikimic Acid 4-epimer; L-4-Epishikimic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (-)-4-Epi-Shikimic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with research and development grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.