| 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  |
| PubChem | 439503 |
| RTECS number | LZ5901700 |
| InChI |
InChI=1/C13H18O7
/c14/h1-4,9-18H,5-6H2 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C13H18O7 |
| Molar mass | 286.281 |
| (what is this?) (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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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:
- CAS No. 138-52-3
- Merck index 11,8293
- Molecular weight 286.28 g/mol
- Melting point 197-200 °C
Salicin elicits bitterness like quinine, when consumed.[2]
References
- ^ Uchytil, RJ (1991). "Salix drummondiana". Fire Effects Information System,. Online. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/saldru/all.html. Retrieved 2006-07-19.
- ^ Daniells, S (09/10/2006). "Symrise explores cheaper alternatives in bitter-maskers" (HTML). www.foodnavigator.com. http://www.fooddecisions.com/news/ng.asp?id=71117-symrise-flavour-bitter-masking. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
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