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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzodioxoles > Safrole
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Dioxoles > Benzodioxoles > Safrole
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Allylbenzene Derivatives > Safrole
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Acyclic > Alkenes > Allyl Compounds > Allylbenzene Derivatives > Safrole

Preferred term

Safrole  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 4 Allyl 1,2 methylenedioxybenzene
  • 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene
  • 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzenes
  • Safrol
  • Safrols

Scope note

  • A member of the BENZODIOXOLES that is a constituent of several VOLATILE OILS, notably SASSAFRAS oil. It is a precursor in the synthesis of the insecticide PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE and the drug N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA).

History note

  • 91(75); was see under DIOXOLES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012451

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