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

o-TOLUENETHIOL
COE No.: 2272
FEMA No.: 3240
JECFA No.: 528
Chemical names: 2-METHYLBENZENETHIOL
Synonyms: 2-METHYL(THIOPHENOL); o-TOLYL MERCAPTAN
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 8/FNP 52 Add.8/152 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/118. N,T
 
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