| Salicin |
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| Systematic name | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)
-2-(hydroxymethyl)
-6-[2-(hydroxymethyl)
phenoxy]oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| Other names | salicin, D-(−)-Salicin, salicoside, 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl
-β-D-glucopyranoside |
| Identifiers |
| CAS number | 138-52-3  Y |
| PubChem | 439503 |
| RTECS number | LZ5901700 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C13H18O7
/c14/h1-4,9-18H,5-6H2 |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula | C13H18O7 |
| Molar mass | 286.281 |
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
| Infobox references |
Salicin (C13H18O7) is an alcoholic β-glycoside that contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory agent that is produced from all willow barks.[1]
Salicin is closely related in chemical make-up to aspirin and has a very similar action in the human body although it is considered better than aspirin as it has a higher bioavailability and it does not cause gastric bleeding . 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:
Salicin elicits bitterness like quinine, when consumed.[2]
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