Chorismic acid
(重定向自Chorismate)




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 name chorismic acid derives from a classical Greek word, χωρίζω meaning "to separate", because the compound plays a role as a branch-point in aromatic amino acid biosynthesis.