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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

1-METHYL-3-METHOXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE
COE No.: 11245
FEMA No.: 3436
JECFA No.: 1246
Chemical names: 1-ISOPROPYL-2-METHOXY-4-METHYLBENZENE
Synonyms: 2-ISOPROPYL-5-METHYLANISOLE; 3-METHOXY-p-CYMENE; THYMOL METHYL ETHER; THYMYL 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. 11/115
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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