Safranal

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Safranal
Safranal
Names
IUPAC names
2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-
cyclohexadiene-1-carboxaldehyde
Identifiers
116-26-7 N
ChEBI CHEBI:53169 YesY
ChemSpider 55000 YesY
Jmol 3D model Interactive image
PubChem 61041
UNII 4393FR07EA YesY
  • InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3 YesY
    Key: SGAWOGXMMPSZPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N YesY
  • InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3
    Key: SGAWOGXMMPSZPB-UHFFFAOYAY
  • O=C\C1=C(\C=C/CC1(C)C)C
Properties
C10H14O
Molar mass 150.21 g/mol
Density 0.9734 g/cm3
Boiling point 70 °C (158 °F; 343 K) at 1 mmHg
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
N verify (what is YesYN ?)
Infobox references

Safranal is an organic compound isolated from saffron, the spice consisting of the stigmas of crocus flowers (Crocus sativus). It is the constituent primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron.

It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin.

Pharmacology

Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown to act as an agonist at GABAA receptors.[1][2] Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity,[3][4] along with cytotoxicity towards cancer cells in vitro.[5] It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties.[6][7]

Natural sources

Natural sources of safranal include:[8]

References

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