Isolate Salicin from Willow Bark/Plant

[JGM_14]

I want to know how isolate salicin from willow bark or other parts of the plant.

 

[chemisttree]

I want to know how isolate salicin from willow bark or other parts of the plant.

Ususally this is performed by decoction or adding hot water to a finely shredded material. Willow bark tea.

Evans et al in J. Am. Pharm Assoc. 34, 207 (1945).

You could also use alcohol but you will isolate more impurities.