JECFA Evaluations-2-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL-

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

2-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
COE No.:	175
FEMA No.:	2671
JECFA No.:	715
Chemical names:	2-METHOXY-p-CRESOL
Synonyms:	CREOSOL; HOMOCATECHOL MONOETHYL ETHER; 1-HYDROXY-2-METHOXY-4-METHYLBENZENE; 2-METHOXY-p-CRESOL; 4-METHYLGUAIACOL; VALSPICE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2000
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/170
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165

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