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. Read More

Shikimic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing multiple hydroxyl groups. It has an odorous acid. Read More