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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

1,3-DIPHENYL-2-PROPANONE
COE No.: 11839
FEMA No.: 2397
JECFA No.: 832
Chemical names: 1,3-DIPHENYL-2-PROPANONE
Synonyms: BENZYL KETONE; DIBENZYL KETONE; alpha,alpha-DIPHENYLACETONE
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.9/138
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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