JECFA Evaluations-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL-

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

2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
COE No.:	2233
FEMA No.:	3137
JECFA No.:	721
Chemical names:	2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
Synonyms:	2-HYDROXY-1,3-DIMETHOXYBENZENE; PYROGALLOL 1,3-DIMETHYL ETHER; SYRINGOL
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.8/170
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165

12 Nov 01