Safranal

terpenoid · nervous · Oral

Safranal, a terpenoid. Volatile monoterpene aldehyde; primary aroma compound of saffron. Anxiolytic in animal models (GABA-A modulation suspected). Lower…

Volatile monoterpene aldehyde; primary aroma compound of saffron. Anxiolytic in animal models (GABA-A modulation suspected). Lower bioavailability than crocin/crocetin; rapidly metabolized.