JECFA Evaluations-p-MENTHANE-3,8-DIOL-

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

p-MENTHANE-3,8-DIOL
FEMA No.:	4053
JECFA No.:	1416
Chemical names:	p-MENTHANE-3,8-DIOL
Synonyms:	2-(2'HYDROXYPROPAN-2'-YL)-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL; 2-HYDROXY-alpha,alpha,4-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE METHANOL
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 63/86
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/88
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/385

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