| 2-PHENYLPHENOL | |
| INS: | 231 |
| JECFA No.: | 735 |
| Chemical names: | BIPHENYL-2-OL; (1,1'-BIPHENYL)-2-OL; 2-HYDROXYDIPHENYL; o-HYDROXYDIPHENYL |
| Synonyms: | o-PHENYLPHENOL; o-HYDROXY BIPHENYL; TORSITE; XENOL; OPP; 2-BIPHENYLOL |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT; PRESERVATI VE |
| Latest evaluation: | 2000 |
| ADI: | 0-0.4 mg/kg bw (1999) |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. In 1999 JMPR allocated an ADI of 0-0.4 mg/kg bw for 2-phenylphenol; an ADI was not established for the sodium salt because it rapidly dissociates to 2-phenylphenol (FAO Plant Production and Protection Paper 153, Rome, 1999) |
| Report: | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165 |
| Previous status: | 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/103. R (FLAVOUR)
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172 (as o-phenylphenol). N,T (flavour) 1990, JMPR ALLOCATED AN ADI OF 0-0.02 mg/kg bw FOR 2-PHENYLPHENOL (FAO PLANT PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION PAPER 102/49) 1964, NMRS 38/TRS 309-JECFA 8/25, FAS 24.65/NMRS 38A-JECFA 8/46 COMPENDIUM/1079), FAS 24.65/NMRS 38A-JECFA 8/46. 0-0.2 mg/kg bw (CONDITIONAL, 0.2-1.0 mg/kg bw). FU. R 1961, NMRS 31/TRS 228-JECFA 6/78. 0-0.2 mg/kg bw (CONDITIONAL, 0.2-1.0 mg/kg bw). CO. N |
| 29 May 05 | |
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