JECFA Evaluations-p,alpha-DIMETHYLSTYRENE-

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

p,alpha-DIMETHYLSTYRENE
COE No.:	2260
FEMA No.:	3144
JECFA No.:	1333
Chemical names:	1-ISOPROPENYL-4-METHYLBENZENE
Synonyms:	1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)BENZENE; 1-METHYL-4-ISOPROPENYLBENZENE; 1-p-TOLYL-1-METHYLETHYLENE; 4-ISOPROPENYLTOLUENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2004
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 928-JECFA 63/73
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/77
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/291

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