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

VANILLIN ISOBUTYRATE
FEMA No.: 3754
JECFA No.: 891
Chemical names: 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL 2-METHYLPROPANOATE
Synonyms: 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE; 4-HYDROXY-m-ANISALDEHYDE 2-METHYL PROPIONATE
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 57/84
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/146
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/273
 
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