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

2-PHENYLPROPYL BUTYRATE
COE No.: 285
FEMA No.: 2891
JECFA No.: 1469
Chemical names: 2-PHENYLPROPYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms: beta-METHYLPHENETHYL BUTYRATE; alpha-PHENYLPROPYL ALCOHOL BUTYRIC ESTER; 2-PHENYLPROPYL n-BUTYRATE
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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