Description

Shikimic Acid 98%

Shikimic Acid 98% is a naturally occurring cyclohexene compound extracted from Illicium verum, commonly known as star anise. It plays a critical role as a precursor in the synthesis of antiviral medications, particularly Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu), used globally for influenza treatment and pandemic response.

Our product is manufactured using advanced alcohol extraction and purification technologies that ensure exceptional purity and safety. Each batch undergoes strict quality testing and complies with globally recognized certifications including cGMP, HACCP, SGS, Halal, and Kosher.

Whether for pharmaceutical production, chemical synthesis, or R&D applications, our high-purity Shikimic Acid ensures performance, consistency, and compliance across industries.

Shikimic Acid Extraction & Purification Flowchart:
1.Raw Material Sourcing
Sustainably harvested Illicium verum from traceable, non-GMO sources.
2.Initial Cleaning & Drying
Raw botanicals are thoroughly washed and air-dried to eliminate contaminants.
3.Alcohol Extraction
High-grade ethanol extraction is used to isolate shikimic acid compounds while preserving bioactivity.
4.Filtration & Concentration
The extract is filtered and concentrated under controlled conditions to increase shikimic acid content.
5.Purification & Crystallization
Advanced crystallization techniques are applied to achieve 98% purity with consistent assay values.
6.Drying & Milling
The final compound is dried and milled into a fine powder for easy handling and formulation.
7.Testing & Quality Control
Each lot is verified by third-party laboratories for purity, microbial load, heavy metals, and pesticide residues.
8.Packaging
Vacuum-sealed in moisture-resistant, food/pharma-grade packaging with bulk and private label options.

🔹 Certifications
✅ cGMP Certified
✅ HACCP Certified
✅ SGS Third-Party Tested
✅ IAF Accredited
✅ Halal Certified
✅ Kosher Certified
✅ Clean Label
✅ Pesticide-Free & Heavy Metal Tested

🔹 Product Highlights
🧪 High Purity 98%: Ideal for pharmaceutical-grade applications and active compound synthesis.
🌿 Natural Source: Derived from Illicium verum, a renewable botanical source.
🌍 Global Compliance: Meets international quality and safety standards.
📦 Bulk API Supply: Ready for large-scale industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
🧼 Clean & Solvent-Free Residues: Produced using food-grade alcohol extraction only.

 

🔹 Product Benefits
✅ Essential API Intermediate: Critical raw material for Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), widely used in influenza and pandemic treatments.
✅ Strategic Stockpile Value: Valuable component for governments and healthcare organizations’ pandemic preparedness.
✅ Pharmaceutical-Grade: Consistent assay purity and quality control for regulated markets.
✅ Versatile Use: Applicable in pharma, nutraceuticals, fine chemicals, and R&D labs.
✅ Long Shelf Life: Stable storage in sealed packaging under recommended conditions.

🔹 Application Areas
💊 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Core intermediate in antiviral drug synthesis, including Tamiflu.
🧪 Research & Development: Ideal for pharmaceutical R&D and biochemical synthesis processes.
🧬 Biotech & Life Sciences: Suitable for biotech experiments and compound formulation testing.
🏥 Healthcare & Strategic Reserves: Valuable for emergency medical stockpiles and pandemic logistics.

🔹 OEM / ODM Capabilities
🛠️ Custom Specifications: Ability to tailor purity levels, granule size, and packaging formats upon request.
📦 Private Label Packaging: Fully customizable packaging solutions with client branding and regulatory labeling.
🏭 Scalable Production: Capable of small-batch R&D supply or full-scale pharmaceutical-grade bulk production.
🔬 Collaborative R&D: In-house scientific team supports formulation design and clinical application consultation.

Standard plant extract series

Item No	Product name	Active ingredients	Specification		Item No	Product name	Active ingredients	Specification
1	Ginkgo Biloba Extract	Flavonoids,Lactones	24%,6%		54	Mangosteen Extract	AlphaMangostina	10－90%
2	Shitake Mushroom Extract	Polysaccharides (UV)	30%, 40%,50%		55	RoseHipExtract	Flavones	1-20%
3	Ivy Leaf Extract	Total Hederasaponins	5%-60%		56	Schisandra Berry Extract	Schizandrins	2-9%
4	Ginseng Extract	Ginsenosides	5%-80%		57	Cassia Seed Extract	Anthaquinone	3%
5	Ginger Extract	Gingerols	5%,10%,25%		58	Soybean Extract	soy lsoflavones	40%
6	Rhodiola Rosea Extract	Salidroside, Rosavins	3%-98%,3%		59	Chaga Extract Powder	Polysaccharides	50%
7	Ganoderma Extract	Polysaccharides (UV)	30%,40%,50%		60	Hericium Erinaceus Extract	Polysaccharides	30%
8	Red Clover Extract	Total Isoflavones	8%,10%,20%,40%		61	Trametes Versicolor Extract	Polysaccharides	30%
9	Grape Seed Extract	OPC	95%		62	Cordyceps Militaris Extract	Polysaccharides	30%
10	Turmeric Extract	Curcumin	95%		63	Ginkgo Biloba Extract	Ginkgo Flavonoids	24%
11	Quercetin	Quercetin	95%		64	Angelica Sinensis Extract	Ferulic Acid	1%
12	Rutin	Rutin	95%		65	Eleuthero Extract	Eleutherosides	0.8%
13	Diosmin	Diosmin	90%		66	Gymostemma Extract	Gypenosides	80%
14	Hespridin	Hespridin	90%		67	Hawthorn Extract	Proanihocyanidins	20%
15	Marigold Extract	Lutein / Zeaxanthin	2%-80%		68	Ephedra Extract	Ephedrine	8%
16	Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract	5-HTP	10%－99%		69	Olive Leaf Extract	Oleuropein	20%
17	Kava Extract	Kavalactones	30%,50%,70%		70	Centella Asiatica Extract	Asiaticoside	40%
18	Hawthorn Extract	Flavonoids	2%,50%		71	Calendula Extract	Lutein	5%
19	Hibiscus Flower Extract	Anthocyanins	5%-25%		72	Chamomile Extract	Aigenin	1%
20	Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract	Polysaccharides (UV)	30%,40%,50%		73	Senna Leaf Extract	Sennosides	20%
21	Maitake Mushroom Extract	Total Sugars (UV)	30%,40%,50%		74	Chicory Extract	lnulin	20%
22	Mangosteen Extract	α-Mangostin	10%-98%		75	Panax Notoginseng Extract	Notognsenosides	5%
23	Apple Cider Vinegar Powder	Apple Cider Vinegar Powder	5%－50%		76	Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract	Resvetrol	10－98%
24	Yucca Extract	Saponins	10%~98%		77	Kudzu root extract	puerarin	15－98%
25	Broccoli Extract	Glucoraphanin	1%-20%		78	Scutellaria Extract	Baicalin	85%
26	Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Extract	Saponins	1%-10%		79	Mulberry Leaf Extract	Sodium copper chlorophylin	99%
27	Echinacea Purpurea Extract	Chicoric Acid	1%-4%		80	Alpha Lipoic Acid	Alpha Lipoic Acid	99%
28	Eucommia Leaf Extract	Chlorogenic Acid	5%-98%		81	Coenzyme Q10	Coenzyme Q10	98%
29	Senna Leaf Extract	Sennosides A+B	6%,8%,10%,20%,30%		82	pymoloquinoine Qunone Diodum(sait pqq)	pymoloquinoine Qunone Diodum(sait pqq)	99%
30	Scutellaria Root Extract	Baicalin	88%		83	B-Nicinamide mononucleotie(NMN)	B-Nicinamide mononucleotie(NMN)	99%
31	Bitter Apricot Extract	Amygdalin	98%		84	Astragalus Extract	Astragalus polysaccharides	5-98%
32	Soapnut Extract	Sapindus Saponins	30%-80%		85	Scutellaria Extract	Scutellaria polysaccharide	30%,50%,70%
33	Pine Bark Extract	OPC	95%		86	Green Tea Extract	Green Tea polyphenols	50－98%
34	Berbcrine Hydrochloride	Berberine Hydrochloride	97%		87	GRAPE SKIN EXTRACT	Resveratrol	5－20%
35	Black Garlic Extract	Allicin	1%-5%		88	Grape Seed Extiact	Proanthocyanidins	95%
36	Centella Asiatica Extract	Asiaticoside	10%-70%		89	Turmeric Extract	Curcumin	95%
37	Aloe Yera GelFreeze Dried Powder	Freeze-Dried Aloe Vera Gel Powder	50:1,100:1,200:1		90	PanaxGinsengExtract	Ginsenosides	10－80%
38	Magnolia Bark Extract	Honokiol	50%-98%		91	Pomegranate Extiact	Ellagic ACid	40－90%
39	Cyanotis Arachnoidea Extract	Ecdysterone	2%-90%		92	Elderberry Extract	Anthocyanidin	1-25%
40	Epimedium Extract	Icariin	1%-98%		93	Passiflora incarnate Extract	Flavone	5%
41	Cactus Extract	Polysaccharides	10%-30%		94	Shiitake Mushroom Extract	Shiitake mushrooms	10－50%
42	Chaga Mushroom Extract	Polysaccharides (UV)	30%, 40%,50%		95	Ganoderma lucidum Extract	Ganoderma lucidum	10－50%
43	Cistanche Desertcola Extract	Total Glycosides	20%-80%		96	white willow Bark extract	Salicin	15－98%
44	Green Tea Extract	EGCG	30%－98%		97	Rhodiola Rosea Extract	Salidroside	1－3%
45	Apple Exttact	Polyphenols	1－70%		98	Marigold Flower Extract	Lutein	5-20%
46	Bilbery Leat Extract	Flavones	1－20%		99	Milk Thistle Extract	Sillymarin	80%
47	Cinnamon Bark Extract	Flavones	1－30%		100	wild Yam Extract	Diosgenin	20－98%
48	Pine Bark Extract Powder	Proanthocyuanidins	95%		101	Echinacea purpurea Extract	Chicory Acid	1－3%
49	Epimedium Extract	ICcarins	1-98%		102	Sophora Japonica Extract	Rutin	95%
50	Grapeseed Extract	CProarthocyanidins	95%		103	Sophora Japonica Extract	Quercetin	95%
51	Goji Extract	Povsaccharides	5-60%		104	Aloe vera Extract	Aloin	20%
52	Rosemary Extract	RosemaryAcid	5%		105	Haematococcus pluvialis Extract	Astaxanthin(Powder/oil)	5%
53	Horsetail Extract	silica	7%		106	Tomato Extract	LYCOPENE(Powder/oil)	5%,10%

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Shikimic Acid 98%

1. What is Shikimic Acid 98%?

Shikimic Acid 98% is a high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) extracted from Illicium verum (Star Anise) using refined alcohol extraction. It has ≥98% purity and is widely used as an essential intermediate for antiviral drugs like Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

2. What are the main applications of Shikimic Acid?

Shikimic Acid is commonly used in:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing (especially antiviral drugs)

• Nutraceuticals and functional health products

• Biochemical and chemical research

• Industrial production requiring high-purity intermediates

3. How is your Shikimic Acid produced?

Our Shikimic Acid is extracted from star anise using advanced alcohol-based extraction techniques and purified to ensure consistent ≥98% assay purity.

4. What certifications does your Shikimic Acid carry?

It complies with cGMP, HACCP, SGS, IAF, Halal, and Kosher standards, making it suitable for global regulatory markets.

5. Is Shikimic Acid suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications?

Yes. Its high purity and clean-label profile make it ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, research-grade compounds, and nutraceutical formulations, depending on local regulations.

6. Do you offer OEM/ODM services?

Yes. We provide custom OEM/ODM solutions, including bulk packaging, specific purity requirements, and formulation support for global industrial buyers.

7. What forms are available?

Shikimic Acid 98% is supplied as a fine crystalline powder. Bulk quantities and customized packaging are available for industrial-scale production.

8. How should Shikimic Acid be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed to maintain stability and shelf life.

9. Can samples be requested before bulk purchase?

Yes. Samples are available for quality testing, research, and R&D purposes before placing bulk orders.

10. What is the typical lead time for orders?

Standard bulk orders usually ship within 3–7 business days, while customized OEM/ODM solutions may require additional production time.