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

2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE
FEMA No.: 3427
JECFA No.: 869
Chemical names: 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE
Synonyms: 2,4-XYLYLALDEHYDE; 1-FORMYL-2,4-DIMETHYLBENZENE
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 57/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/142
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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