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

PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
COE No.: 68
FEMA No.: 2858
JECFA No.: 987
Chemical names: 2-PHENYLETHANOL
Synonyms: BENZYL CARBINOL; BENZYLMETHANOL; 1-PHENYL-2-ETHANOL; beta-PHENETHYL ALCOHOL; beta-P.E.A.; 2-PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
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 59/53
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/54
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Phenethyl alcohol (ICSC)