JECFA Evaluations-PROPENYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL-

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

PROPENYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
FEMA No.:	3728
JECFA No.:	1265
Chemical names:	2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-(E)-1-PROPENYLPHENOL
Synonyms:	trans-2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-(1-PROPENYL)PHENOL; trans-4-PROPENYLSYRINGOL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/96
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/117
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/389

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