Compound Q&A
How is Extract of willow (CAS: 84082-82-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Extract of willow is typically synthesized through the hydrolysis of salicin, a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of willow trees. The process involves treating salicin with an alkaline solution in the presence of a catalyst such as sodium hydroxide to produce salicylic acid. Further processing yields the final extract.
About
CAS No
84082-82-6
English Name
Extract of willow
Molecular Formula
C13H18O7
Molecular Weight
286.28 g/mol
SMILES
C1(OC2C(O[H])C(O[H])C(O[H])C(CO[H])O2)C(CO[H])=CC=CC=1
InChIKey
NGFMICBWJRZIBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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