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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL
COE No.: 2017
FEMA No.: 2888
JECFA No.: 1468
Chemical names: 1,1-DIMETHOXY-2-PHENYLPROPANE
Synonyms: alpha-METHYLPHENACETALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL; 2-PHENYLPROPANAL DIMETHYL ACETAL
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. 12/95
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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