Term Name:	pyridoxal metabolic process
Synonyms:	pyridoxal metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde, one of the vitamin B6 compounds. Pyridoxal, pyridoxamine and pyridoxine are collectively known as vitamin B6, and are efficiently converted to the biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal phosphate.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042817]    QuickGO    AmiGO