Safranal

Safranal
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.758
UNII
  • 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
  • O=C\C1=C(\C=C/CC1(C)C)C
Properties
C10H14O
Molar mass 150.221 g·mol−1
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 intermediate picrocrocin.

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