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Safrole
Medical Definition: | Constituent of several essential oils, notably sassafras. It has been used as a topical antiseptic and it is carcinogenic to the liver so it is no longer used as a flavoring agent in foods. | |
Also Called: | Shikimol | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 94-59-7 |
Previously Indexed: | Allyl Compounds (1972-1974),Dioxoles (1969-1974) |
Safrole Medical Definitions and Terms
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