What does shikimic acid do 2022-04-22
Shikimic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing multiple hydroxyl groups. It is odorant acid and white powder at room temperature. Insoluble in chloroform, benzene and petroleum ether; Melting point is between 185℃ and 191℃. Shikimic acid has weak acidity and can react with a variety of active bases, basic oxides, metals and salts (carbonate and bicarbonate) to form unstable salts.
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