JECFA Evaluations-BENZYL METHYL SULFIDE-

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

BENZYL METHYL SULFIDE
FEMA No.:	3597
JECFA No.:	460
Chemical names:	BENZYL METHYL SULFIDE
Synonyms:	METHYL BENZYL SULFIDE; METHYLTHIOMETHYLBENZENE; alpha-(METHYLTHIO)TOLUENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

12 Nov 01