Safrole

"Safrole" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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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.

Descriptor ID	D012451
MeSH Number(s)	D03.383.246.118.750 D03.438.115.750 J02.500.512.400.587
Concept/Terms	Safrole Safrole Safroles 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene 4 Allyl 1,2 methylenedioxybenzene 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzenes Safrol Safrols Shikimol Shikimol Shikimols

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Heterocyclic Compounds [D03]
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring [D03.383]
Dioxoles [D03.383.246]
Benzodioxoles [D03.383.246.118]
Safrole [D03.383.246.118.750]
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring [D03.438]
Benzodioxoles [D03.438.115]
Safrole [D03.438.115.750]
Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Food and Beverages [J02]
Food [J02.500]
Food Additives [J02.500.512]
Flavoring Agents [J02.500.512.400]
Safrole [J02.500.512.400.587]

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