Safranal

Safranal

Names
IUPAC name 2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	116-26-7 N
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:53169 Y
ChemSpider	55000 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.758
PubChem CID	61041
UNII	4393FR07EA Y
InChI InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3 Y Key: SGAWOGXMMPSZPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3 Key: SGAWOGXMMPSZPB-UHFFFAOYAY
SMILES O=C\C1=C(\C=C/CC1(C)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	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).
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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.

Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant in animal models, shown to act as an agonist at GABA_A receptors. Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity, along with cytotoxicity towards cancer cells in vitro. It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties in animals and pilot studies in humans.

Natural sources of safranal include: