JECFA Evaluations-BENZYL 2-METHOXYETHYL ACETAL-

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

BENZYL 2-METHOXYETHYL ACETAL
COE No.:	523
FEMA No.:	2148
JECFA No.:	840
Chemical names:	1-BENZYLOXY-1-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHANE
Synonyms:	ACETALDEHYDE BENZYL 2-METHOXYETHYL MIXED ACETAL; 1-BENZYLOXY-1-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHANE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/73
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/227

29 Jan 03