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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

BENZYL trans-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOATE
COE No.: 2184
FEMA No.: 3330
JECFA No.: 846
Chemical names: BENZYL 2-METHYL-trans-2-BUTENOATE
Synonyms: BENZYL TIGLATE; BENZYL-2-METHYLCROTONATE; BENZYL trans-2,3-DIMETHYL-ACRYLATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/140
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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