Definition of Safrole

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A colourless to yellow liquid, a component of sassafras oil and brown camphor oil, with pesticidal properties. ¹

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Definition of Safrole

1. a poisonous liquid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Safrole

1. 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. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, carcinogens. Chemical name: 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(2-propenyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Safrole

saffrons
saffrony
safing
saframycin
saframycins
safranal
safranin
safranin O
safranine
safranines
safranins
safranophil
safranophile
safrazine
safrol
safrole (current term)
safroles
safrols
safron
safronal
safronals
saft
safter
saftest
sag
sag down
sag off
sagaciate
sagaciated

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