TIL that until 2012, when they switched to a bacterial source, Roche Pharmaceuticals used up to 90% of the world's annual star anise crop to produce shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by Kintpuash-of-Kush t3_zld469 in todayilearned
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments