DIHYDROSAFROL Property

Boiling point:

251.67°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0326 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5320 (estimate)

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless to Brown

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. spicy sassafrass

Odor Type

spicy

LogP

3.587 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

94-58-6

IARC

2B (Vol. 10, Sup 7) 1987

EPA Substance Registry System

Dihydrosafrole (94-58-6)

Safety

HS Code 

29329990

Hazardous Substances Data

94-58-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DIHYDROSAFROL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Dihydrosafrole is an oily liquid. Molecularweight=164.22; Boiling point=228℃; Wiswesser linenotation: T56 BO DO CHJ G3.

Chemical Properties

Light Yellow Oil

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

Uses

Safrole derivative. Carcinogenic.

Definition

ChEBI: Dihydrosafrole is a member of benzodioxoles.

Preparation

By catalytic hydrogenation of safrole (Arctander, 1969).

Toxicity evaluation

The acute oral LD₅₀ was reported as 2.26 g/kg (1.84-2.78 g/kg) in rats and as 4.30 g/kg in the mouse (Jenner, Hagan, Taylor, Cook & Fitzhugh, 1964). The acute dermal LD₅₀ in rabbits was reported as > 5 g/kg (Shelanski & Moldovan, 1973). Daily dosage for 4 days with 770 mg dihydrosafrole/kg caused macroscopic liver lesions and one death in six treated rats (Taylor, Jenner & Jones, 1964).

General Description

Oily liquid.

Health Hazard

Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Some liquids produce vapors that may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Potential Exposure

Tumorigen,Mutagen, Primary Irritant. Workers may be exposed todihydrosafrole during its use as a chemical intermediate inthe production of piperonyl butoxide and related insecticidalsynergists; and in the production of fragrances for cosmeticproducts.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and inducevomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.

storage

Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in asecure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical youshould be trained on its proper handling and storage. Store intightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area awayfrom oxidizers and reducing agents. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containers toprocess containers. A regulated, marked area should be established where this chemical is handled, used, or stored in compliance with OSHA Standard 1910.1045.

Shipping

The name of this material is not on the DOT listof materials for label and packaging standards. However,based on regulations, it may be classified as anEnvironmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. It fallsin Hazard Class 9 and Packing Group III.[20,21]