#chorismic_acid

Chorismic acid

Chemical compound

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 aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tryptophan, and tyrosine Indole, indole derivatives and tryptophan 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHB) used for enterobactin biosynthesis The plant hormone salicylic acid Many alkaloids and other aromatic metabolites. The folate precursor para-aminobenzoate (pABA) The biosynthesis of vitamin K and folate in plants and microorganisms.

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