Pyridoxal is one of the three natural forms of vitamin B6, along with pyridoxamine and pyridoxine (also called `pyridoxol`). All of these forms are converted in the human body into a single biologically active form, pyridoxal 5-phosphate. All three forms of vitamin B6 are heterocyclic organic compounds. Green plants are a natural source of pyrid..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridoxal
<chemical> 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-4- pyridinecarboxaldehyde. ... Chemical name: 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973