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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

p-METHYLANISOLE
COE No.: 188
FEMA No.: 2681
JECFA No.: 1243
Chemical names: 1-METHOXY-4-METHYLBENZENE
Synonyms: p-CRESYL METHYL ETHER; 4-METHOXYTOLUENE; p-METHOXYTOLUENE; METHYL p-CRESOL; METHYL p-CRESYL ETHER; 4-METHYL-1-METHOXYBENZENE; 4-METHYLPHENOL METHYL ETHER
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 61/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/114
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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