Shikimic Acid

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[ Description ]
Shikimic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that plays a crucial role as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids in plants and microorganisms. It is widely recognized for its importance in pharmaceutical and biochemical applications.

[ Source and Characteristics ]
[ source: ] Mainly extracted from star anise, but also found in plants such as ginkgo and pine.
[ appearance: ] White to off-white crystalline solid.
[ CAS: ] 138-59-0
[ Molecular Formula: ] C₇H₁₀O₅

[ Main Components ]
Shikimic acid (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid.

[ Applications ]
1. Used as the key starting material in the industrial synthesis of the antiviral drug Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
2. Serves as a valuable chiral building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.
3. Applied in biochemical research related to the shikimate pathway and the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids.
4. Utilized in cosmetic formulations for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Explored as a potential raw material in biotechnological production of natural products.