salicin

• salicin is a naturally occurring glycoside compound found primarily in the bark of willow trees (Salix species). It is notable as a precursor to salicylic acid and has historically been used for its medicinal properties, particularly as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.

• chemical properties

  • molecular weight: 286.28 g/mol
  • density: approximately 1.55 g/cm³
  • boiling point: decomposes before boiling
  • solubility: soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone; slightly soluble in ether
  • optical rotation: [α]D +34.5° (in water)
  • chemical formula: C13H18O7

• usefulness in medicine

  • salicin has been traditionally used for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antirheumatic properties. Modern medical research highlights its potential in treating headaches, arthritis, muscle pains, and fever through conversion to salicylic acid, an active metabolite closely related to aspirin.

• antimicrobial activity

• bacteria

  • staphylococcus aureus:
  • escherichia coli:
  • bacillus subtilis:

• fungi

  • candida albicans:
  • aspergillus flavus:

• viruses

  • influenza virus:
  • herpes simplex virus: