Safrole
CAS Number
94-59-7Synonym
Allylcatechol methylene ether; Allyldioxybenzene methylene ether; 1-allyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene; 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene; allylpyrocatechol methylene ether; 1,2-methylenedioxy-4-allylbenzene; Rhyuno oil; Safrene; Safrol; Shikimol; Sassafras; EPA Pesticide Code: 097901
Occurrence/Use
Naturally occurring in small amounts in spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, sassafras, and black pepper; principal component of brown camphor oil. Formerly used as fragrance and flavoring
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 6.3 E-5 |
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.2 E-1 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.2 E-1 |
| 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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