Assay: not less than 98%, can be used as assay determination directly .Infrared spectrometry was match with reference substance
Bulk Shikimic Acid is available.
Solubility in water: 18 g/100 mL water (20 ℃), 2.25g/100ml ethanol, 0.015g/100ml anhydrous ether, in fact, not soluble in chloroform, benzene and petroleum ether.
Melting point :185-187 ° C
Source: Star Anise
Usage:Shikimic acid is the key precursor of many alkaloids, aromatic acid, indole derivatives and chiral drugs. Recently, shikimic acid is used to the starting materials of oseltamivir (Tamiflu's active ingredient), oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and influenza B
