Safranal

Safranal is an orally active main component of Saffron (Crocus sativus) and is responsible for the unique aroma of this spice. Safranal has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects and has the potential for Parkinson’s disease research[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[116-26-7]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H226, H315, H319, H335

Target

Keap1-Nrf2

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

NF-κB

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/safranal.html

Purity

98.04

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |Ethanol : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=CC1=C(C)C=CCC1(C)C

Molecular Formula

C10H14O

Molecular Weight

150.22

Precautions

H226, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Peeraphong Lertnimitphun, et al. Safranal Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis and Suppresses Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation. Front Pharmacol. 2019 Nov 1;10:1281.