Product Name: Shikimic acid / Illicmverum Extract

CAS NO.: 138-59-0

Latin name : Illicium verum Hook.f.P.E.

Botanical source: Dry fruits of magnoliaceae evergreen shrub lllicium lanceolatum AC smith

Parted used : Fruit of Illicium verum

Appearance: Fine White Powder

Active ingredient : Shikimic Acid

Specifications: 98% Shikimic acid by HPLC

Chemical composition: 3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid

Molecular Formula: C7H10O5
Molecular Weight: 174.15

Molecular structure : 

Function:
Shikimic acid have the function of anti-inflammation, antalgic, it is a media of antivirus and anti-cancer. It can inhibit blood platelet assembling and Thrombosis by affecting the metabolism of Arachidonic acid

Application:  
Shikimic Acid is a key precursor of many alkaloids, aromatic amino acids, indole derivatives, and it also be widely used as a chiral building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Now, Shikimic Acid serves as the starting material for Oseltamivir which is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of both influenza A and influenza B

Test Item Appearance, Odor, Loss on drying, Assay, Melting range, specifictaion Rotation, Heavy Metals, Microbiological

Storage: Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat