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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-METHYLBIPHENYL
COE No.: 2292
FEMA No.: 3186
JECFA No.: 1334
Chemical names: 4-METHYL-1,1'-BIPHENYL
Synonyms: 1-METHYL-4-PHENYLBENZENE; 4-METHYLDIPHENYL; 4-PHENYLTOLUENE; p-METHYLBIPHENYL
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 63/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/77
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/291
 
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