Safrole is a naturally occurring acetal isolated from sassafras plants. Once used as a common food additive in root beer and other beverages, it is now banned because it is carcinogenic. What compounds are formed when safrole is hydrolyzed with aqueous acid? safrole

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Safrole is a naturally occurring acetal isolated from sassafras plants. Once used as a common
food additive in root beer and other beverages, it is now banned because it is carcinogenic. What
compounds are formed when safrole is hydrolyzed with aqueous acid?
safrole
Transcribed Image Text:Safrole is a naturally occurring acetal isolated from sassafras plants. Once used as a common food additive in root beer and other beverages, it is now banned because it is carcinogenic. What compounds are formed when safrole is hydrolyzed with aqueous acid? safrole
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