183075-03-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid
• Synonyms: 3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid;7-Hydroxy-2,2-diMethyl-3a,6,7,7a-tetrahydrobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 183075-03-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O5
• Molecular Weight: 214.21516
• Mol File: 183075-03-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid(183075-03-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid(183075-03-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 183075-03-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3,4-O-Isopropylidene shikimic acid is a chemical compound synthesized from shikimic acid, a crucial ingredient in numerous pharmaceuticals, including the flu medication Tamiflu. It is a cyclic compound with the formula C9H12O5 and is also known as isopropylidene shikimic acid. The addition of isopropylidene helps to protect reactive hydroxyl groups in shikimic acid, making this compound more stable and resistant to unwanted reactions. It's often used as an intermediate step in chemical synthesis. In addition to its pharmaceutical applications, this compound may also play a role in the production of aromatic amino acids in plants.