Safrole

Synonyms

1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(2-propenyl)-

4 Allyl 1,2 methylenedioxybenzene

4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene

4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzenes

Safrol

Safroles

Safrols

Shikimol

Shikimols

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).