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ALLYL-1 METHYLENE-DIOXY-3 4 BENZENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C3H5C6H3O2CH2
formula, see observation
C10H10O2
formula, see observation
94-59-7
CAS number
DEF

A toxic, water-insoluble, colorless oil that boils at 233°C; found in sassafras and camphorwood oils; used in medicine, perfumes, insecticides, and soaps, and as a chemical intermediate.

OBS

Only one of the available English documents stated that safrole is used as a food additive.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H5C6H3O2CH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H5C6H3O2CH2
formula, see observation
C10H10O2
formula, see observation
94-59-7
CAS number
CONT

Dénomination courante du méthylène dioxy-3,4 allylbenzène [...] que l'on extrait de l'huile de sassafras et de l'essence de camphre. [Bouillant] à 233 °C, le safrole s'utilise en parfumerie [...] et en inhalation, comme antiseptique des voies respiratoires.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H5C6H3O2CH2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H5C6H3O2CH2
formula, see observation
C10H10O2
formula, see observation
94-59-7
CAS number
DEF

Aceite incoloro, soluble en alcohol. Insoluble en agua y glicerina. Tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C3H5C6H3O2CH2

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