Safrole
[CAS# 94-59-7]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: Safrole
• Synonyms: 4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene; 5-Allyl-1,3-benzodioxole
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 162.19
• CAS Registry Number: 94-59-7
• EC Number: 202-345-4

Properties

• Density: 1.09
• Melting point: 11.2 ºC
• Boiling point: 232-234 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.536-1.538
• Flash point: 97 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble, <0.1 g/100 mL at 18 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS07 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H350-H341-H302
• Safety Description: S45;S53

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315

• Transport Information: UN 1851;UN 3082