SAFRANAL

Synonym(s):2,3-Dihydro-2,2,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde

CAS NO.：116-26-7
Empirical Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
MDL number: MFCD00209531
EINECS: 204-133-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-14 09:55:04

What is SAFRANAL?

Chemical properties

2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl methanal has a characteristic saffron-like odor and taste.

Occurrence

Occurring naturally as a glucoside (picrocrocin) in saffron. Also reported found in grapefruit juice, saffron, black tea, green tea, microbial fermented tea, Bourbon vanilla, lemon balm, grapefruit juice, maté and sweet grass oil.

The Uses of SAFRANAL

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.

Definition

ChEBI: A monoterpenoid formally derived from beta-cyclocitral by dehydrogenation.

Preparation

By acid hydrolysis of picrocrocin, the bitter principle in saffron; by catalytic dehydrogenation of β-cyclocitral or α-cyclogeranic acid with selenium dioxide.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 ppm: woody, medicinal, spicy and camphoraceous with a fruity and herbal nuance.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of SAFRANAL

Melting point:	<25 °C
Boiling point:	70 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.966 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	10.3Pa at 20℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.523(lit.)
FEMA	3389 \| 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXA-1,3-DIENYL METHANAL
Flash point:	186 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C
solubility	Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Yellow to Dark Yellow
Odor	at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh herbal phenolic metallic rosemary tobacco spicy
Water Solubility	514.9mg/L at 20℃
Merck	13,8394
JECFA Number	977
BRN	1932918
Stability:	Light Sensitive
EPA Substance Registry System	1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl- (116-26-7)

Safety information for SAFRANAL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.