| o-CRESOL | |
| COE No.: | 618 |
| FEMA No.: | 3480 |
| JECFA No.: | 691 |
| Chemical names: | o-CRESOL |
| Synonyms: | o-CRESYLIC ACID; 1-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZENE; o-HYDROXYTOLUENE; o-METHYLPHENOL |
| 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 8/FNP 52 Add.8/166 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165 |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
o-cresol (ICSC)