Safrole

3,4-methylene-dioxyallylbenzene, C₁₀H₁₀O₂ (mol. wt. 162.19)

Non-amine precursor to 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

Safrole has been declared carcinogenic by the FDA, and human consumption is banned.

Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg)	0.60%
Sassafras albidum	75.00%	As oil of sassafras.

Documents:

Rhodium (homepage, more info)
Drug chemistry and pharmacology
- Electrolytic oxidation of safrole to MDP-2-P (related items...)
- Illustrated synthesis of MDA from safrole (related items...)
- MDMA via aminomercuration of safrole (related items...)
- Methods of isomerizing safrole to isosafrole (related items...)
- Musings on the Synthesis of Safrole from Eugenol (related items...)
- Oxidation of safrole to MDP2P using peroxide/LiI (related items...)
- Safrole FAQ (related items...)
- Safrole Isomerization Procedure
  by Eleusis. Version 1.5. (related items...)
- Safrole purification with mercury (II) acetate
  by "Hunter S.Thompson" (related items...)
- Synthesis of Safrole from catechol
  by Psycho Chemist (related items...)

Created 4/30/2000 16:34:52
Modified 1/25/2001 10:15:16

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