Safranal

2,6,6- trimethyl-1 ,3- cyclohexadiene- 1 -carbaldehyde

Yellow liquid

Liquid

0.97 g · cm -3

70 ° C ( 1.3 hPa)

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Safranal is the main flavoring of saffron. Is a monocyclic monoterpene aldehyde resulting from the Safranglucosid picrocrocin. Saffron also contains the isomers 2,6,6- trimethyl-1 ,4- cyclohexadiene- 1 -carbaldehyde.

Representation

Safranal can be produced from citral.

Extraction

From Crocus sativus whose stigmas are processed to saffron, saffron oil can be extracted, which contains Safranal.