Chorismic acid

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Chorismic acid
Chemical structure of chorismic acid
Chemical name trans-3-([1-Carboxy-
ethenyl]oxy)-4-hydroxy-
1,5-cyclohexadiene-
1-carboxylic acid
Chemical formula C10H10O6
Molecular mass 226.18 g/mol
Melting point 140 °C
CAS number [617-12-9]
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Chorismic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form chorismate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms. It is a precursor for

[edit] Biosynthesis

Shikimate → shikimate-3-phosphate → 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate → chorismate.


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