JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYL-3-TOLYLPROPIONALDEHYDE (mixed o-,m-, p-)-

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

2-METHYL-3-TOLYLPROPIONALDEHYDE (mixed o-,m-, p-)
COE No.:	587
FEMA No.:	2748
JECFA No.:	1466
Chemical names:	2-METHYL-3-(2,3 OR 4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL; 3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)2-METHYLPROPANAL; p,a-DIMETHYLHYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE
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. 12/95
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/525

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