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

ISOEUGENOL
COE No.: 172
FEMA No.: 2468
JECFA No.: 1260
Chemical names: 2-METHOXY-4-(1-PROPENYL)PHENOL
Synonyms: 4-PROPENYLGUAIACOL; 1-(3-METHOXY-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-1-PROPENE; 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY-1-PROPENYLBENZENE; 3-METHOXY-4-HYDROXY-1-PROPENYLBENZENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/96
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/116
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/389
 
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