Sassafras oil
- CAS No.
- 8006-80-2
- Chemical Name:
- Sassafras oil
- Synonyms
- Camphoroil,white[Cinnamomumcamphora(L.)Presl];Perfume oil;Sasafras oil;SASSAFRAS OIL;Oils,sassafras;oilofsassafras;Sassafraslignum;Yellow camphor oil;white sassafras oil;SASSAFRASOIL,NATURAL
- CBNumber:
- CB1334243
- Molecular Formula:
- Molecular Weight:
- 0
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00148252
- MOL File:
- Mol file
| Boiling point | 236 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| alpha | aD25 +2 to +4° |
| Density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 225 °F |
| color | Yellow to reddish-yellow liquid |
| Odor | characteristicodor |
| Odor Type | spicy |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | FRAGRANCE |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 8006-80-2 |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1-4 |
| FDA UNII | 78ZX2PFG2Z |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sassafras oil (8006-80-2) |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H350-H315 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 45-22-68-38 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | RJ3400000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 1900 mg/kg FCTOD7 20,825,82 |
Sassafras oil Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Uses
Formerly as flavoring in beverages such as root beer. Oil as scent in perfumes and soaps.
Uses
sassafras oil (Sassafras albidum) is credited with anti-septic, astringent, and stimulant properties. It is composed of approximately 80 percent saprol. Sassafras oil is obtained from the plant’s bark and root through a process of steam distillation. It may produce dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals.
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Sassafras albidum, Lauraceae.
Safety Profile
Human poison by ingestion. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
