CAS Number |
138-52-3 |
Molecular Formula |
C13H18O7 |
Molecular Weight |
286.28 |
Form |
Powder |
Purity Level |
>98.0% |
Solubility |
25 mg/mL |
Storage Conditions |
Ambient |
Description
Salicin is a β-glucoside compound derived from the bark of willow trees and has been used as an anti-flammatory agent. The chemical structure of salicin is similar to aspirin and was used during its initial development in the 1800s. Salicin is freely soluble in water (25 mg/mL).