Product Overview
Shikimic Acid is derived from the dried fruit or seed of Illicium Verum, commonly known as star anise. This white powder exhibits excellent water solubility (18% at 20℃) and is insoluble in organic solvents.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Shikimic Acid
- Category: Plant Extracts
- Active Constituent: Shikimic Acid
- Purity: 98.0%
- Analysis Method: HPLC
- Quality Assurance: In-House Testing
- Chemical Formula: C7H10O5
- Molecular Weight: 174.15
- CAS Number: 138-59-0
- Appearance: White Powder with characteristic odor.
- Identification: Meets all specified criteria tests.
- Storage: Maintain in a cool, dry, and well-sealed environment, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Supply Assurance: Ample raw material supply and a robust distribution network ensure consistent availability.
Certificate of Analysis
Our Shikimic Acid undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure purity and efficacy.
| Product Name | Shikimic acid |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Shikimic acid |
| Solvents Residue | Water & Ethanol |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
| METHOD | TEST RESULT |
| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL DATA | |
| Color | White |
| Organoleptic | Qualified |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Organoleptic | Qualified |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Organoleptic | Qualified |
| ANALYTICAL QUALITY | |
| Identification | Identical to R.S. sample |
| HPTLC | Identical |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| HPLC | Qualified |
| Loss on Drying | 2.0% Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.5.12] | Qualified |
| Total Ash | 0.5% Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.4.16] | Qualified |
| Sieve | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| USP36<786> | Conform |
| Solvents Residue | Meet Eur.Ph.7.0 <5.4> |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.4.24> | Qualified |
| Pesticides Residue | Meet USP Requirements |
| USP36 <561> | Qualified |
| HEAVY METALS | |
| Total Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58> | ICP-MS Qualified |
| Lead (Pb) | 2.0ppm Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58> | ICP-MS Qualified |
| Arsenic (As) | 2.0ppm Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58> | ICP-MS Qualified |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 1.0ppm Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58> | ICP-MS Qualified |
| Mercury (Hg) | 1.0ppm Max. |
| Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58> | ICP-MS Qualified |
| MICROBE TESTS | |
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1000 cfu/g |
| USP <2021> | Qualified |
| Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 100 cfu/g |
| USP <2021> | Qualified |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| USP <2021> | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| USP <2021> | Negative |
| PACKING & STORAGE | |
| Packing | Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. N.W: 25kgs |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, oxygen. |
| Shelf life | 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging. |
Product Functionality
Shikimic acid's molecular structure is recognized for its ability to impede platelet aggregation, mitigate the formation of arterial, venous, and cerebral thrombosis. It also demonstrates anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Furthermore, it serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer medications, though direct consumption is not advised.
Applications
- Inhibits platelet aggregation.
- Prevents arterial, venous, and cerebral thrombosis.
- Acts as an intermediate for antiviral and anticancer drugs.
- Offers anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
- Currently, Shikimic Acid is predominantly utilized as a key raw material in the synthesis of Tamiflu, a treatment for avian influenza.
- Suitable for pharmaceutical formulation, functional food and food additives, and cosmetic applications.
GMO Declaration
Extract Warehouse affirms that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free from genetically modified organisms and was not produced using GMO plant material.
By-Products & Impurities Statement
Extract Warehouse declares that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with parabens, phthalates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or residual solvents.
Gluten-Free Declaration
Extract Warehouse confirms that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is naturally gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
BSE/TSE Status
Extract Warehouse verifies that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).
Cruelty-Free Commitment
Extract Warehouse asserts that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been subjected to animal testing.
Kosher Certification
This product has received certification in accordance with Kosher standards.
Vegan Certification
This product holds certification in line with Vegan standards.
Food Allergen Information
| Component | Present in the product |
|---|---|
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives, e.g., protein oil) | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) | No |
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