Shikimic acid CAS 138-59-0

Bulk Shikimic Acid Supplier (CAS 138-59-0) – ≥98% Purity, EU Supply

Bulk supply of shikimic acid (CAS 138-59-0) for cosmetic, biochemical, nutraceutical, and R&D applications.
Available from EU warehouse with ≥98% purity and full documentation.

Who This Product Is For

• Cosmetic manufacturers (exfoliating and resurfacing formulations)
• Nutraceutical and biochemical ingredient developers
• Skin-care formulation laboratories
• R&D organizations and analytical laboratories
• Ingredient distributors

Key Specifications

• INCI: Shikimic Acid
• Synonyms: (-)-Shikimic Acid, L-Shikimic Acid
• CAS Number: 138-59-0
• Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White to off-white powder
• Botanical source: Illicium verum Hook.f
• Molecular formula: C₇H₁₀O₅
• Molecular weight: 174.15
• Melting point: 183–187 °C
• Solubility: Readily soluble in water and ethanol

Bulk Supply Information

• MOQ: 250 g (lab scale)
• Stock availability: EU warehouse
• Larger volumes: Available on request
• Lead time: 5–10 working days
• Packaging: Plastic bags / bottles / drums depending on quantity
• Typical applications: exfoliating systems, resurfacing formulations, clarifying skin-care products, biochemical research

Documentation Available

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• HPLC purity analysis
• Microbiological profile
• Heavy metal testing documentation
• Residual solvent analysis
• Additional technical and regulatory documentation on request

Documentation available for quality verification and regulatory support. Additional quality-related information can be provided to support formulation, compliance, and internal validation requirements.

Applications

• Cosmetic exfoliating and resurfacing formulations
• Clarifying toners, gels, and serum systems
• Skin texture refinement and balancing formulations
• Biochemical and analytical laboratory applications
• R&D and formulation development projects

Product Notes

• Shikimic acid is a naturally occurring cyclitol compound commonly derived from star anise sources
• Widely used in cosmetic and biochemical formulation development involving exfoliation and shikimate pathway research
• Suitable for applications requiring defined, high-purity hydroxy acid compounds

Why Choose NST Chemicals

• EU-based supplier focused on cosmetic and nutraceutical active ingredients
• Consistent batch quality (≥98% HPLC, verified)
• Flexible quantities from R&D to bulk supply
• Reliable logistics from EU warehouse
• Fast B2B communication (1h–24h response)

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• Custom quotes for 250 g+ orders
• Support for formulation projects
• Response time: from 1 hour up to 24 hours

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About NST Chemicals

Established in 2017 in Latvia, NST Chemicals is a flexible distributor of high-quality phytochemicals and natural active ingredients. We offer quantities from 100 g to 100 kg, transparent pricing, fast response times (1–12 hours), and reliable worldwide shipping with full documentation.