Salicin: Difference between revisions

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All willows produce '''Salicin''' (C13H18O7), an alcoholic β-[[glycoside]] which acts similarly in the body to [[aspirin]]. Salicin is closely related chemically to aspirin.

'''Systematic (IUPAC) name: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside'''

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* Melting point 197-200C

[[Image:Salacin.png|thumb|350px|center]]

==References==

Sources:

* http://www.emedicinal.com/herbs/salacinwillow.php

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* http://www.chemexper.com/index.shtml?main=http://www.chemexper.com/search/cas/138-52-3.html

[[Category: Glycosides]]

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