JECFA Evaluations-4-PHENYL-2-BUTANOL-

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

4-PHENYL-2-BUTANOL
COE No.:	85
FEMA No.:	2879
JECFA No.:	815
Chemical names:	4-PHENYL-2-BUTANOL
Synonyms:	METHYL 2-PHENYLETHYL CARBINOL; PHENYLETHYL METHYL CARBINOL
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 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

29 Jan 03