Safrole

• Product Name:Safrole
• Synonyms: SAFROLE 3-Benzodioxole,5-(2-propenyl)-1 4-allyl-1,2-(methylenedioxy)-benzen 4-Allyl-1,2-methylendioxy-benzol 4-allylprocatechol 4-Allylpyrocatechol formaldehyde acetal 4-allylpyrocatecholformaldehydeacetal Rcra waste number U203
• CAS:94-59-7
• MF:C10H10O2
• MW:162.19
• EINECS:202-345-4
• Mol File:94-59-7.mol
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Safrole is a member of the methylenedioxybenzene group, of which many compounds are used as insecticide synergists; for example, safrole is used as a precursor in the synthesis of the insecticide piperonyl butoxide. Safrole is also used as a precursor in the synthesis of the drug ecstasy (MDMA, N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Before safrole was banned by the US FDA in 1960 for use in food, it was used as a food flavor for its characteristic ‘candy-shop’ aroma. It was used as an additive in root beer, chewing gum, toothpaste, soaps, and certain pharmaceutical preparations. Safrole exhibits antibiotic and anti-angiogenic functions.