JECFA Evaluations-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE-

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

2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE
COE No.:	2130
FEMA No.:	3697
JECFA No.:	898
Chemical names:	2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE
Synonyms:	2,4-CRESOTALDEHYDE; 4-METHYLSALICYLALDEHYDE
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 57/84
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/146
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/273

29 Jan 03