JECFA Evaluations-2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL-

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

2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL
FEMA No.:	3598
JECFA No.:	717
Chemical names:	2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL
Synonyms:	4-PROPYLGUAIACOL; 5-PROPYL-o-HYDROXYANISOLE; 4-PROPYL-o-METHOXYPHENOL; DIHYDROEUGENOL
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

12 Nov 01