Jul 24, 2011 · Introduction. Shikimic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid), a natural organic compound, is an important intermediate in tosynthesis of lignin [], aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and triptophane), and most alkaloids of plants and microorganisms [2–4].
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