1. Salicylic alcohol, also called saligenin, is a crystalline phenolic alcohol with the chemical formula C₇H₈O₂, that is obtained usually by hydrolysis of salicin
   "saligenin acts as a local anaesthetic and relieves pain and fever.";
   - salicylic alcohol

Derived forms: saligenins

Type of: alcohol

Part of: salicin

Encyclopedia: Saligenin