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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL 4-PHENYLBUTYRATE
COE No.: 308
FEMA No.: 2739
JECFA No.: 1464
Chemical names: METHYL 4-PHENYLBUTYRATE
Synonyms: BUTYRIC ACID, 4-PHENYL-, METHYL ESTER; METHYL 4-PHENYLBUTANOATE
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 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/94
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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