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

5-PHENYLPENTANOL
COE No.: 674
FEMA No.: 3618
JECFA No.: 675
Chemical names: BENZENEPENTAN-1-OL
Synonyms: PHENYLAMYL ALCOHOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/22
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/164
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/79
 
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