JECFA Evaluations-L-MENTHYL METHYL ETHER-

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

L-MENTHYL METHYL ETHER
FEMA No.:	4054
JECFA No.:	1415
Chemical names:	1-ISOPROPYL-2-METHOXY-4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANE
Synonyms:	2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXYL METHYL ETHER
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

28 Jan 06