Description

Salicin is an organic substance with the chemical formula C13H18O7, colorless crystal or white powder, soluble in water, easily soluble in boiling water, insoluble in ethanol (1:90), insoluble in ether or chloroform, but soluble in It is hygroscopic in alkaline solution, pyridine or glacial acetic acid. It is widely found in the bark and leaves of a variety of Salix and Poplar plants, for example, the bark of the willow salicylic acid can reach 30%