Term Name: safranal
Synonyms: (2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)methanal, 1,1,3-Trimethyl-2-formylcyclohexa-2,4-diene, 2,2,6-trimethyl-4,6-cyclohexadien-1-aldehyde, 2,3-dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene-1-aldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienecarbaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienecarboxaldehyde, 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl methanal, Dehydro-beta-cyclocitral
Definition: A monoterpenoid formally derived from β-cyclocitral by dehydrogenation. It is the major volatile component of saffron responsible for the characteristic aroma of saffron.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:53169]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: monoterpenoid
has_functional_parent: beta-cyclocitral
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antineoplastic agent nephroprotective agent neuroprotective agent plant metabolite radical scavenger