JECFA Evaluations-p,alpha-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL-

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

p,alpha-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
COE No.:	10197
FEMA No.:	3139
JECFA No.:	805
Chemical names:	1-(4-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANOL
Synonyms:	1-p-TOLYLETHANOL; p-TOLYL METHYL CARBINOL; METHYL p-TOLYL CARBINOL
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 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/134
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

17 Feb 04