Salicin
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Salicin (C13H18O7) is an alcoholic β-glycoside which contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory which is produced from all willow barks. Salicin is closely related chemically to aspirin and has a very similar action in the human body. When consumed, it is metabolized to salicylic acid. The systematic (IUPAC) name of the molecule is 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl β-D-glucopyranoside. It has the following classifications and chemical properties:
- CAS No. 138-52-3
- Merck index 11,8293
- Molecular weight 286.28 g/mol
- Melting point 197-200 °C
References[edit | edit source]
- www.emedicinal.com
- Aldrich: Catalog handbook of fine chemicals, Published by: Aldrich Chemical Company 1992
- Thomas Baker Chemicals
- [1] Uchytil, Ronald J. 1991. Salix drummondiana. In: Fire Effects Information System, Online. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/ 2006, July 19
- www.chemexper.com
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