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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic acids and salts > carboxylic acids > cyclohexanecarboxylic acids > chorismic acid
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > acids, bases, and salts > acids > organic acids and salts > carboxylic acids > cyclohexanecarboxylic acids > chorismic acid
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > hydrocarbons > alkenes > cyclohexenes > chorismic acid
Preferred Term:

chorismic acid

Definition:
A cyclohexadiene carboxylic acid derived from shikimic acid and a precursor for the biosynthesis of ubiquinone and the aromatic amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cyclohexenes, cyclohexanecarboxylic acids
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • chorismate
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/260804
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