Chapter 28, Problem 28.51P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The aglycon and monosaccharides formed by when salicin and solanine are hydrolyzed with aqueous acid are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Salicin is a inflammatory agent. The molecular formula of salicin is ${\text{C}}_{\text{13}}{\text{H}}_{\text{18}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$. The solanine is a poison which is present in green potatoes. The molecular formula of solanine is ${\text{C}}_{45}{\text{H}}_{73}{\text{NO}}_{15}$.