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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

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: 
Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
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: 

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: 
Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
01/01/1988
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): 
20 µg/day
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 
1992

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

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