JECFA Evaluations-BENZYL trans-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOATE-

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

BENZYL trans-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOATE
COE No.:	2184
FEMA No.:	3330
JECFA No.:	846
Chemical names:	BENZYL 2-METHYL-trans-2-BUTENOATE
Synonyms:	BENZYL TIGLATE; BENZYL-2-METHYLCROTONATE; BENZYL trans-2,3-DIMETHYL-ACRYLATE
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.9/140
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/227

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