Shikimic Acid

Shikimic Acid 99%

Latin Name: Illicium verum Hook.f.

Molecular Formula: C7H10O5

Molecular Weight: 174.15

CAS No.: 138-59-0

EINECS: 205-334-2

Description

Shikimic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is a cyclohexene, a cyclitol and a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. It is an important biochemical metabolite in plants and microorganisms.

Product details


Shikimic Acid 99%

Latin Name: Illicium verum Hook.f.

Molecular Formula: C7H10O5

Molecular Weight: 174.15

CAS No.: 138-59-0

EINECS: 205-334-2

 

Description

Shikimic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is a cyclohexene, a cyclitol and a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. It is an important biochemical metabolite in plants and microorganisms.

 

Benefit

1. Shikimic acid has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

2. Shikimic acid is an intermediate of anticancer and antiviral drugs.

3. Shikimic acid is also a basic raw material for fighting avian influenza.

4. Shikimic acid can inhibit platelet aggregation, arteriovenous thrombosis and cerebral thrombosis.