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4-METHYL-5-THIAZOLEETHANOL
COE No.: 11621
FEMA No.: 3204
JECFA No.: 1031
Chemical names: 4-METHYL-5-THIAZOLEETHANOL
Synonyms: 5-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-4-METHYLTHIAZOLE; 5-HYDROXYETHYL-4-METHYLTHIAZOLE; 4-METHYL-5-(beta-HYDROXYETHYL)THIAZOLE; 2-(4-METHYLTHIAZOL-5-YL)ETHANOL; SULFUROL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/65
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/60
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/265
 
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