Safranal
IUPAC 名称
2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde
描述
Constituent of saffron (Crocus sativa). Flavouring ingredient
It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin.; Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown to act as an agonist at GABAA 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.; 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. Safranal is found in tea, saffron, and fig.
异构
CC1=C(C=O)C(C)(C)CC=C1
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3
键
SGAWOGXMMPSZPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N