JECFA Evaluations-1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE-

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

1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE
COE No.:	10320
FEMA No.:	3799
JECFA No.:	1248
Chemical names:	1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE
Synonyms:	CATECHOL DIMETHYL ETHER
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/115
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/335

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