Description / Application
Salicin is an aryl beta-D-glucoside that is salicyl alcohol in which the phenolic hydrogen has been replaced by a beta-D-glucosyl residue. It has a role as a metabolite, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an antipyretic, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor and a prodrug. It is a member of benzyl alcohols, an aryl beta-D-glucoside and an aromatic primary alcohol. It is functionally related to a salicyl alcohol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H18O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 286.28 |
| MFCD | MFCD00006590 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H317 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P272;P280;P302+P352;P333+P313;P363;P501 |