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.