TREMULOIDIN

Uses

Tremuloidin (cas# 529-66-8) is a phenolic compound found in Salix alba (medicinal plant), which was investigated on its genotoxic on human cells.

Definition

ChEBI: Tremuloidin is an aryl beta-D-glucoside that is salicin in which the hydrogen of the 2-hydroxy group is replaced by a benzoyl group. It is found in the leaves and bark of willows and poplars. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of benzyl alcohols, a benzoate ester, a monosaccharide derivative, an aryl beta-D-glucoside and an aromatic primary alcohol. It is functionally related to a salicin.