Dihydrosafrole

CAS Number

94-58-6

Synonym

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.

Dihydrosafrole