Chemical Name Shikimic acid
M.F. M.W. C7H10O5; 174.16
CAS NO. 138?a59?a0
Physical properties white fine power, light odor, pungent taste. Melting point: :191??192??C. Its solubility in water is 18g/100ml. Basically, shikimic acid is insoluble in chloroform, benzene, and benzine.
Botanical source This product is the dried ripe fruit of Illicium verum Hook.f.
Specification Shikimic acid >98%, HPLC , complied with Internal standard .
Functions and Applications Shikimic acid is a kind of monomer compound distilled from the ripe fruit of aniseed, a kind of Chinese herb. It has the function of anti- inflammation and abirritation. It is the intermediate of anti-cancer drugs.
It can obviously prevent thrombosis. It can restrain the formation of artery, vein, and cerebral thrombus. It is also the precursor of drug ?°Tamiflu?±, which can inhibit bird flu to some extent.
Shikimic acid is the only weapon in the world that defies bird flu. Shikimic acid is the important component of ?°Tamiflu?±, which can effectively beat bird flu virus N5N1.