salicin

Small moleculeexperimental

The most well known component of willow bark extract is salicin, it is a prodrug, which is gradually transported to the lower part of the intestine, hydrolyzed to saligenin by intestinal bacteria, and converted to salicylic acid after absorption. Salicin possesses an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Salicin suppressed the activation of MAPKs and NF-κB signaling pathways and thus maybe might be a potential therapeutic agent against inflammatory diseases. — NCATS

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Chemistry & pharmacology

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SMILES

OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC2=C(CO)C=CC=C2)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
Mol. weight
286.2778 g/mol

Oral

No

Parenteral

No

Topical

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Sources

Also known as

  • salicin
  • salicin
  • salicin
  • salicyl alcohol glucoside