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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL
COE No.: 670
FEMA No.: 3224
JECFA No.: 1474
Chemical names: 2-PHENYLBUT-2(trans)-ENAL
Synonyms: alpha-PHENYLCROTONALDEHYDE; 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL; 2-PHENYLCROTONALDEHYDE
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. 12/96
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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