Salicin

Name:
Salicin
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	salicyl alcohol glucoside
M Formula:	HOCH2C6H4OC6H11O5
Properties:
Colorless crystals or white powder. Mp 199–202C, d 1.43. Soluble in water, alcohol, alkalies, glacial acetic acid; insoluble in ether.
Use:
Medicine (analgesic), reagent for nitric acid.