Product Name: Shikimic Acid
CAS Number: 138-59-0
Molecular Formula: C7H10O5
Molecular Weight: 174.15 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Origin: Natural plant extract (e.g., star anise, Ginkgo biloba)
1. Product Specifications
| Test Item | Specification (Food Grade) | Specification (Industrial Grade) |
|---|
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98% | ≥ 95% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.0% | ≤ 3.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.5% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol | Soluble in water and ethanol |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 2.0 – 3.0 | 2.0 – 4.0 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Compliant with USP / EP standards | Compliant with USP / EP standards |
| Microbial Limits | Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 CFU/g | Total Plate Count ≤ 5000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 CFU/g | Yeast & Mold ≤ 500 CFU/g |
| E. coli / Salmonella: Not detected | E. coli / Salmonella: Not detected |
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Melting Point: 165 – 168 °C
Optical Rotation: [α]D20: +35° to +41° (c = 5, H2O)
Solubility:
Water: 1 g/mL at 20 °C
Ethanol: Soluble
Insoluble in organic solvents such as hexane
3. Applications
Food & Nutraceuticals:
Raw material for dietary supplements
Functional ingredient in beverages, health foods, and fortified products
Antioxidant and bioactive compound source
Pharmaceutical & Industrial:
Precursor for antiviral drugs (e.g., Oseltamivir/Tamiflu)
Biochemical reagent for research
Intermediate for fine chemicals and plant-based extracts
4. Packaging & Storage
Packaging:
1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg kraft paper drum with inner PE bag
Food-grade packaging available on request
Storage Conditions:
tore in a cool, dry place away from light
Shelf life: 24 months when stored properly
Handling Precautions:
Avoid moisture, high temperature, and direct sunlight
Use gloves and protective equipment when handling large quantities
5. Compliance & Certifications
Food Grade: Complies with FCC, USP, EP standards
Industrial Grade: Complies with USP/EP/BP standards
Non-GMO, solvent-free, and allergen-free (for food grade)
Certificates available: COA, MSDS, ISO, Kosher/Halal
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