JECFA Evaluations-2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL
COE No.:	177
FEMA No.:	2675
JECFA No.:	725
Chemical names:	2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL
Synonyms:	4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYSTYRENE; p-VINYLCATECHOL-o-METHYL ETHER; p-VINYLGUAIACOL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2000
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165

12 Nov 01