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Salicin

Salicin


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=InChI=1/C13H18O7 /c14/h1-4,9-18H,5-6H2
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₇
Molar mass	286.281
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Salicin (C₁₃H₁₈O₇) is an alcoholic β-glycoside which contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory which is produced from all willow barks.^[1]

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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

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). Retrieved on 2006-07-19.
^ Daniells, S (09/10/2006). Symrise explores cheaper alternatives in bitter-maskers (HTML). www.foodnavigator.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.

Bond:	O-glycosidic bond \| S-glycosidic bond \| N-glycosidic bond
Geometry:	α-Glycoside \| β-Glycoside \| 1,4-Glycoside \| 1,6-Glycoside
Glycone:	Glucoside \| Fructoside \| Glucuronide
Aglycone:	Alcoholic glycoside \| Anthraquinone glycoside \| Coumarin glycoside \| Cyanogenic glycoside \| Flavonoid glycoside \| Phenolic glycoside \| Saponin \| Cardiac glycoside \| Steviol glycoside \| Thioglycoside \| Glycosylamine \| Bufanolide \| Cardenolide

Category: Glycosides

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