Shikimic Acid Ethyl Ester is an intermediate used to synthesize (1S, 5R, 6S)-5-(1-n-Propylethoxy)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-3-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester, an analog of (1R,5S,6S)-rel-5-(1-Ethylpropoxy)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-3-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester (E925665) which is an intermediate in the synthesis of neuraminidase inhibitors.