JECFA Evaluations-2,6-DIMETHYL(THIOPHENOL)-

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

2,6-DIMETHYL(THIOPHENOL)
FEMA No.:	3666
JECFA No.:	530
Chemical names:	2,6-DIMETHYLBENZENTHIOL
Synonyms:	2,5-XYLENETHIOL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/118
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

12 Nov 01