| Bioactivity | 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]. |
| Invitro | Safranal (10-50 μM; for 1 h) dose-dependently decreases LPS-induced iNOS and COX-2 levels in both RAW264.7 cells and BMDMs[1]. Safranal (10-50 μM; for 1 h) inhibits cytokine IL-6 and TNF-α production and mRNA expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells[1]. Safranal (10, 50 μM; for 1 h followed by stimulation with 1 μg/ml of LPS for 30 min) inhibits the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and AP-1 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells[1]. Western Blot Analysis[1] Cell Line: |
| In Vivo | Safranal (200-500 mg/kg; PO; for 7 days) causes a slight restoration of colon length and percentage of weight loss, and the DAI score is significantly low[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Safranal |
| CAS | 116-26-7 |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Molar Mass | 150.22 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Peeraphong Lertnimitphun, et al. Safranal Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis and Suppresses Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation. Front Pharmacol. 2019 Nov 1;10:1281. |