CAS 116-26-7: Safranal

Safranal

2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-Carboxaldehyde

Safranal is the special volatile aroma compound of saffron.Safranal has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects and has the potential for Parkinson’s

Safranal is a natural product that belongs to the class of phenylpropanoids. It has been shown to have cytotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo. Safranal has been shown to be cytotoxic to k562 cells, human serum, and ischemia-reperfusion injury. Safranal also has demonstrated an inhibitory effect on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Safranal can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of various diseases or conditions associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS). The antioxidative properties of safranal have been demonstrated by its ability to protect crocin from oxidation.

Stability Light Sensitive Applications Safranal, is isolated from Saffron, and is primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron. It has also been shown to have anticonvulsant properties, acting as agonist at GABAA receptors. It is also possessing anticancer and antidepressant properties. References Hosseinzadeh, H., et al.: Acta. Horticulturae, 650, 435 (2004); Hosseinzadeh, H, et al.: Phytomedicine, 14 (4), 256 (2007); Assimopoulou AN., et al.: Phytoherapy Res., 19 (11), 997 (2005);