plural of aminoshikimate

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aminoshikimic acid

Of or pertaining to aminoshikimic acid or its derivatives

(organic chemistry) The compound (3R,4S,5R)-5-amino-3,4-dihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid which is used in the synthesis of neuraminidase inhibitors, and is involved in the biosynthesis of ansamycins and mitomycins