JECFA Evaluations-BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL-

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

BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL
COE No.:	37
FEMA No.:	2128
JECFA No.:	837
Chemical names:	(DIMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE
Synonyms:	alpha-,alpha-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/73
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/227

29 Jan 03