Dihydrosafrole
CAS Number
94-58-6Synonym
1,2-(Methylenedioxy)-4-propylbenzene; 1,3-Benzodioxole; 2',3'-dihydrosafrole, DHSAFROLE
Occurrence/Use
Derivative of safrole, a natural constituent of the sassafras plant. Former flavoring agent in root beer in the US until 1960; former fragrance in cosmetics. Byproduct in production of piperonyl butoxide.
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 1.3 E-5 |
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 4.4 E-2 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 4.4 E-2 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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