Salicin

Name: D(-)-Salicin
Synonym: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
CAS: 138-52-3
Molecular Formula: C13H18O7
Molecular Weight: 286.28
Molecular Structure:
Botanical Source: White Willow Bark
Major Functions:
Salicin (C13H18O7) is an alcoholic β-glycoside which contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory agent which is produced from all willow barks.
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.