JECFA Evaluations-2-(p-TOLYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE-

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

2-(p-TOLYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
COE No.:	131
FEMA No.:	3078
JECFA No.:	1471
Chemical names:	2-(4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL
Synonyms:	a,4-DIMETHYLBENZENEACETALDEHYDE; 2-(p-TOLYL)PROPANAL; 2-(p-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL; 2-(p-METHYLPHENYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2004
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/95
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/525

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