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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-(p-TOLYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
COE No.: 131
FEMA No.: 3078
JECFA No.: 1471
Chemical names: 2-(4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL
Synonyms: a,4-DIMETHYLBENZENEACETALDEHYDE; 2-(p-TOLYL)PROPANAL; 2-(p-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL; 2-(p-METHYLPHENYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/95
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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