Safranal
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.
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2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.758 |
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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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It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediate picrocrocin.
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