Salicin
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All willows produce Salicin (C13H18O7), which acts similarly in the body to asprin. Salicin is closely related chemically to aspirin.
Systematic (IUPAC) name: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- CAS No. 138-52-3
- Merck index 11,8293
- Molecular Weight 286.28g/mol
- Melting point 197-200C
Sources:
- 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
- http://www.chemexper.com/index.shtml?main=http://www.chemexper.com/search/cas/138-52-3.html