SHIKIMIC ACID
UNII 29MS2WI2NU

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Shikimic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 29MS2WI2NU.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 138-59-0 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 2059172. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
29MS2WI2NU
CAS Registry Number
138-59-0
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
SHIKIMIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
29MS2WI2NU
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C7H10O5
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
JXOHGGNKMLTUBP-HSUXUTPPSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C1(=C[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C1)O)O)O)C(O)=O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Shikimic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

SHIKIMIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, (3R,4S,5R)-
SHIKIMIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF CRANBERRY LIQUID PREPARATION) [DSC]
SHIKIMIC ACID [HSDB]
SHIKIMIC ACID [IARC]
SHIKIMIC ACID [MI]

Brand / Trade Names

VEROCHIC

Systematic Nomenclature

(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID

Technical Codes

NSC-59257

NDC Products Containing SHIKIMIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: