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TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED o,m,p)
COE No.: 115
FEMA No.: 3068
JECFA No.: 866
Chemical names: MIXTURE OF o-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE AND m-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE AND P-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE
Synonyms: TOLUIC ALDEHYDE (MIXED o,m,p); TOLYL ALDEHYDE (MIXED o,m,p)
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 10/FNP 52 Add.10/44 (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
Previous status: 2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/142. N,T
 
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