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

p-METHYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
COE No.: 10352
FEMA No.: 3640
JECFA No.: 682
Chemical names: 3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)-2-PROPENAL
Synonyms: 3-(p-METHYLPHENYL)PROPENAL; 3-p-TOLYLPROPENAL
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 55/22
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/166
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/79
 
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