JECFA Evaluations-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL-

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

2,3,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL
JECFA No.:	737
Chemical names:	2,3,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL
Synonyms:	METHYL XYLENOL-2,3,6; 3-HYDROXYPSEUDOCUMENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2000
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/103 (2003)
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Previous status:	2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172. N,T

3 Feb 04