... Formula:C7H10O5 4.Molecular weight:175.15 Name: Shikimic Acid / shikimateCAS NO: 138-59-0Synonyms: 3,4 ... ,5-Trihydroxy-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1- cyclohexene carboxylic acidFormula ... in water at 20ºC: 18g/100ml Assay Shikimic acid: 98% min. (by HPLC) Ash: 0.5 ... min.Usage: as precursor of many alkaloids, aromatic amino acids, and indole derivatives. also widely used as ...