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An oil derived from the sassafras tree bark and fruit. Mdma is synthesized from this oil..
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Why don't we use safrole anymore?
Why dont we use safrole anymore
What is the chemical formula of safrole?
C10H10O2
Can sassafras cause cancer?
In the 1960s scientists determined that the volatile oil derived from sassafras root contains safrole as its chief component. Safrole is a known carcinogen in animal studies.
Is sassafras tea okay to drink if it is safrole free?
Yes, the benefits outweigh anything.
Is ecstasy man made or a natural substance?
Safrole, a colorless or slightly black oil, extracted from the root-bark or the fruit of sassafras plants is the primary precursor for all manufacture of MDMA (ecstasy).
How are pills made?
ecstasy is chemically synthesized from a chemical derived from sassafras called safrole it is then broken into various carbon chains and then altered to give desired effect, also to cut and process to powder form and press into pills
How are extasy pills made?
ecstasy is chemically synthesized from a chemical derived from sassafras called safrole it is then broken into various carbon chains and then altered to give desired effect, also to cut and process to powder form and press into pills
Is tea carcinogenic?
Sassafras should not be taken internally or used for healing except for topical applications. In the 1960s scientists determined that the volatile oil derived from sassafras root contains http://www.answers.com/topic/safrole as its chief component. Safrole is a known http://www.answers.com/topic/carcinogen in animal studies. Safrole in concentrations of 80-90%, similar to its concentration in the volatile oil, produced tumors in the livers of laboratory animals. In 1960 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned sassafras volatile oil as a food and flavoring additive. In 1976 it prohibited the interstate shipment of sassafras bark for making tea. A safrole-free sassafras extract is now available; however, there are questions about its potentially cancer-causing properties. Prior to the discovery that sassafras contains a carcinogen, it had a long and widespread history of use as a folk medicine. Native Americans used sassafras to cure many different conditions, but especially as a spring blood tonic. Before long, Native Americans introduced the European settlers to sassafras. It became a sought-after herb in Europe. Sassafras root bark was imported from the United States, and sassafras trees were also planted in Europe. Sassafras tea, sold under the name saloop, was a popular beverage in London.
What are the precautions associated with using angelica?
Not to be taken by children or pregnant women. Angelica contains a carcinogen, safrole that causes severe sunburn upon sun exposure. Root is poisonous if used fresh. Complete avoidance of the herb may be considered desirable.
What are some words that contain the letters AFR?
Afirts Afraid Afreet Afreets Afresh Africa African Africans Afrit Afro Permafrost Permafrosts Safranin Safranine Safranines Safranins Safrol Safrole Safroles Safrols Sassafras Sassafrases Seafront Seafronts Unafraid
What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter A and 3rd letter F and 7th letter E?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern -AF---E. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter A and 3rd letter F and 7th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: safrole waftage wafture
What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter F and 4th letter R and 6th letter L?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern --FR-L-. That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter F and 4th letter R and 6th letter L. In alphabetical order, they are: safrole safrols
