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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

S-METHYL BENZOTHIOATE
FEMA No.: 3857
JECFA No.: 504
Chemical names: S-METHYL THIOBENZOATE
Synonyms: METHANETHIOL, BENZOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/70 (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/100. R,T
1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/116. N
 
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