Safranal
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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.