Shikimic acid | 138-59-0
Product Description:
Shikimic acid, a monomer compound extracted from star anise, is mainly used as an intermediate of antiviral and anticancer drugs.
Shikimic acid is currently used as one of the main ingredients in the synthesis of the bird flu drug Tamiflu.
Mainly used as an intermediate of antiviral and anticancer drugs, used as one of the main ingredients in Tamiflu.
Characteristics:
Off white powder
Molecular weight: 174.15
Molecular formula: C7H10O
Main specification: shikimic acid 98%-99%
Product features: white to white powder, soluble in water, difficult to dissolve in chloroform, benzene, petroleum ether
Melting point: 185℃-191℃
