Name: Shikimic acid
CAS NO: 138-59-0
Formula: C7H10O5
Molecular weight: 174.15
Appearance: white powder

``````Name:  Shikimic acid

``````CAS NO:  138-59-0

``````Synonyms:  3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1- cyclohexene carboxylic acid

``````Formula:  C7H10O5

``````Molecular weight:  174.15

``````Apperance:  white powder / crystal

``````Melting point:  185-187ºC

``````Solubility in water at 20ºC:  18g/100ml

``````Assay by HPLC:  purity 99% min.

``````Ash:  0.5% max.

``````Loss on drying:  1% max.

``````Production:  extracted from star anise fruit

``````Packing:  paper drum,25Kg each net

``````Storage:  in tightly closed container under cool,dry and well-ventilated shelter away from light and source of ignition

``````Shelf life:  24 months min.

``````Usage:  as precursor of many alkaloids, aromatic amino acids, and indole derivatives. also widely used as a chiral building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. An example of end product is an antiviral drug oseltamivir(tamiflu),a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of both influenza A and influenza B.

To guarantee the quality, we have a series of complete equipments for experiment.

Gas Chromatography.

Quality control, of course.