The molecule 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 derives from a salicin.
[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]oxan-3-yl] benzoate