Chorismic acid | |
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(3R,4R)-3-[(1-carboxyvinyl)oxy]-4-hydroxycyclohexa-1,5-diene-1-carboxylic acid |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 617-12-9 |
ChemSpider | 11542 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:17333 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C10H10O6 |
Molar mass | 226.18 g mol−1 |
Melting point |
140 °C, 413 K, 284 °F |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Infobox references |
Chorismic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form chorismate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms. It is a precursor for:
The name chorismic acid derives from a classical greek word, χωρίζω meaning "to separate",[2] because the compound plays a role as a branch-point in aromatic amino acid biosynthesis.[3]
Shikimate → shikimate-3-phosphate → 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate → chorismate.