Synthesis Intermediate
High-purity feedstock for process development. Quote the assay and impurity profile, not an extract ratio.
Star Anise Extract Shikimic Powder
- Product Name
- Star Anise Extract Shikimic Powder
- Botanical Name
- Illicium verum
- Part Used
- Dried Fruits
- Specification
- ≥98%
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1 kg
- Active Ingredient
- Shikimic Acid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
Product Description
This powder is shikimic acid isolated from the dried fruit of star anise, Illicium verum, typically at 98% or higher.
Shikimic acid is a defined chemical intermediate, best known as a starting material in oseltamivir synthesis, and it is also screened as a water-soluble organic acid in cosmetic labs. It is not a culinary anise flavour.
When buying, confirm HPLC assay, CAS 138-59-0, and residual solvent. Food-flavour use and synthesis use are different specs.
Specification
| Product Name | Star Anise Extract Shikimic Powder | Botanical Name | Illicium verum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Dried Fruits | Specification | ≥98% |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Test Method | HPLC |
| MOQ | 1 kg | Active Ingredient | Shikimic Acid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | Botanical Source | Illicium verum |
| Extraction Part | Dried Fruits | Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
| CAS No. | 138-59-0 | COA | Available |
| Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 | Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free |
| Sample | 10-50 g sample for evaluation | OEM Service | Private labeling, customized packaging, capsules and tablets |
| Packaging | 1-5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag / fiber drum) |
Applications
Cosmetic Acid Trials
Water- and ethanol-soluble. pH, dose and irritation belong in the formula test, not in the powder claim.
Not a Flavour Oil
Do not substitute this isolate for star anise essential oil in a seasoning.
Not a Supplement Herb
This is a 98% isolate. Do not brief it as a culinary star-anise capsule.
Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol. Confirm residual solvent if the process used one.
FAQ
Is this powder a star anise flavour?
No. It is purified shikimic acid from the fruit, not the essential oil.
What assay do you usually release?
≥98% by HPLC is the usual release grade.
What is the CAS number?
138-59-0.
What plant part supplies the shikimic acid?
Dried fruit of Illicium verum.
Why is the impurity profile part of the order?
At 98% the remaining 2% decides whether the lot is fit for synthesis or only for screening.
