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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

alpha-METHYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
COE No.: 578
FEMA No.: 2697
JECFA No.: 683
Chemical names: alpha-METHYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Synonyms: METHYL, alpha- CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE; alpha-METHYLCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE; 3-PHENYL-2-METHYLACROLEIN; alpha-METHYLCINNAMYL ALDEHYDE
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
Previous status: 1980, FNP 17-JECFA 24/71; COMPENDIUM/935. N,T
 
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