safrole
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A clear or slightly yellow oily liquid in some plants used to make perfumes, now restricted for health reasons
- noun
- /ˈsæfroʊl/
- Specialized
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safrol
- The chemical compound safrole is found in sassafras oil.
Examples
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The laboratory analyzed the sample for traces of safrole.
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The industry has restricted the use of safrole due to its potential health risks.
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Manufacturers use safrole as a starting material in the production of certain fragrances.
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Some essential oils, like sassafras oil, naturally contain safrole.
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Many people are unaware that safrole was once used in food flavorings.
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Chemicals like safrole were once common in food flavorings but are now heavily regulated.
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Safrole is found in various plants and used in the production of some essential oils.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Safrole comes from the plant name sassafras plus the ending -ole, a word part used for oily liquids, so safrole is the oily chemical first found in sassafras 'oil'.