Compound Monograph
Phenylacetaldehyde
An aromatic aldehyde with a floral, honey-like odor reported in artichoke.
Classification
Phenylacetaldehyde is one of the phenylpropanoids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Phenylacetaldehyde is one of the phenylpropanoids, found in Globe Artichoke.