SALICIN

'Salicin' (C₁₃H₁₈O₇) is an alcoholic β-glycoside which contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory 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''. 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 197-200C

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

★ Aldrich: Catalog handbook of fine chemicals, Published by: Aldrich Chemical Company 1992

★ Thomas Baker Chemicals

★ http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/saldru/all.html Uchytil, Ronald J. 1991. Salix drummondiana. In: Fire Effects Information System, Online. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/ 2006, July 19

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