- Salicin
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-2-(hydroxymethyl)
-6- [2-(hydroxymethyl)
phenoxy] oxane-3,4,5-triol
OtherNames = salicin, D-(−)-Salicin, salicoside, 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl
-β-D-glucopyranoside
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CASNo = 138-52-3
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InChI = InChI=1/C13H18O7
/c14/h1-4,9-18H,5-6H2
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Formula = C13H18O7
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OtherCpds =Salicin (C13H18O7) is an alcoholic β-
glycoside that containsD-glucose . Salicin is an anti-inflammatory agent that is produced from allwillow barks. [ cite web
last = Uchytil
first = RJ
authorlink =
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title = Salix drummondiana
work = Fire Effects Information System,
publisher = Online. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,Rocky Mountain Research Station , Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer)
date= 1991
url = http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/saldru/all.html
accessdate = 2006-07-19 ]Salicin is closely related in chemical make-up to
aspirin and has a very similar action in the human body. When consumed, it is metabolized tosalicylic 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 °CSalicin elicits bitterness like
quinine , when consumed. [ cite web
last = Daniells
first = S
title = Symrise explores cheaper alternatives in bitter-maskers
publisher = www.foodnavigator.com
date= 09/10/2006
url = http://www.fooddecisions.com/news/ng.asp?id=71117-symrise-flavour-bitter-masking
format = HTML
accessdate = 2007-12-13 ]References
External links
* [http://www.emedicinal.com/herbs/salacinwillow.php www.emedicinal.com]
* Aldrich: Catalog handbook of fine chemicals, Published by: Aldrich Chemical Company 1992
* [http://www.thomasbaker.com/prod_specs.asp?AN=141149&SN=0 Thomas Baker Chemicals]
* [http://www.chemexper.com/index.shtml?main=http://www.chemexper.com/search/cas/138-52-3.html www.chemexper.com]
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