Safrole

**Definition:** 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).

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.389.012.500 - D03.383.246.118.750 - D03.633.100.115.750

**Synonyms:** - Safrol - 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene