D-(-)-Quinic acid

Synonym: 77-95-2; Quinic acid; D-(-)-Quinic acid; (-)-Quinic acid; Chinic acid; Kinic acid; Chinasaure; L-Quinic acid; D(-)-Quinic acid; L-Quinate; Rel-Quinic acid; (-)-1,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid; Quinicacid; D-(-)-Kinic Acid; D-(-)-Chinic Acid

MDL: MFCD00003864
CAS Number: 77-95-2
Compound CID: 6508

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

D-(-)-Quinic acid is an acid found in cinchona bark and is a versatile chiral starting material.

Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₂O₆

Source

Peruvian bark

Form

White to lightly yellow crystalline powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

166-168°C

Applications

D-(-)-Quinic acid can be used used as a precursor for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids in plants.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask