Shikimic Acid

Name  Shikimic Acid

Chemical Name  3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-1-
                           cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid

CAS No.  138-59-0

Botanical Name  Illicium verum Hook.f.

Source and Distribution
      Any of various tropical Chinese magoliaceae
      of the genus star aniseed, having dry and mature fruit, usually native to the
      province YunNan, Guangdong, Guang'xi, Fujian of China. They are special and
      valuable species of China and South Asia.

Used Part  Fruit

Active Ingredient  Shikimic Acid

Specification  > 98%

Physical and Chemicalproperties
     • Appearance:  white crystal powder
     • Melting Point:  191~192^oC
     • Molecular Formula:  C7H1005
     • Molecular Weight:  174.16
     • Solubility:  Shikimic Acid is freely soluble in water, methanol and ethanol. Not
                        soluble in chloroform, benzene and hexane.
     • Structure:

Function  Anti-inflammation, Pain relief, Anticancer

Usage  Intermediate

Shelf Life  2 years when properly stored

Storage
     • Stored in cool & dry place
     • Kept away from strong light and heat

Package  25kg/drum