White Fine Powder 98% Shikimic Acid Star Anise Extract CAS 138-59-0

Product Description

Anise Extract,Illicium Verum Extract With 98% Shikimic Acid CAS 138-59-0

what is shikimic acid?

Shikimic acid is a white crystalline compound of non-nitrogen acid naturally present in various plants. It has two functional groups in the same molecule, three hydroxyl groups and one carboxylic acid group, which is optically active. They can produce various esters and salts. Shikimic acid is a cyclic alcohol, a polyhydroxylated cycloalkane, containing at least three hydroxyl groups at different positions on the ring. Examples are inositol and quinic acid.

The most important feature of cyclic polyols is the presence of chiral isomers, which are key intermediates in the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds in life metabolism. Shikimic acid is a key intermediate in the biochemical pathway from phosphoenolpyruvate to tyrosine.

Function of shikimic acid

The shikimic acid of star anise extract is affected by arachidonic acid.

Star anise extract shikimic acid has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Shikimic acid extracted from star anise is an intermediate of anti-cancer and anti-viral drugs. The shikimic acid extracted from star anise is also the basic raw material for the fight against avian influenza.

Star anise extract shikimic acid can inhibit platelet concentration, inhibit arterial and venous thrombosis and cerebral thrombosis.

1.Pharmaceuticals Usage :
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid is used to treat fungal infections
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid is used as an antioxidant
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid is usedt as an anti-viral medication
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid is used as an anti-bacterial treatment
2.Cosmetics usage:
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid can be used for anti-bacteria and anti-inflammatory