Product name:2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
CAS:138-52-3
Molecular Formula:C13H18O7
Formula Weight:286.28
Specification:25g
Description:
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside,also known as Salicin (C13H18O7) ,is an alcoholic β-glycoside that contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory agent that is produced from willow bark.
Salicin is closely related in chemical make-up to aspirin. When consumed, it is metabolized to salicylic acid.
Salicin elicits bitterness like quinine, when consumed.