JECFA Evaluations-alpha-ETHYLBENZYL BUTYRATE-

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

alpha-ETHYLBENZYL BUTYRATE
COE No.:	625
FEMA No.:	2424
JECFA No.:	823
Chemical names:	1-PHENYLPROPYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms:	ETHYL PHENYL CARBINOL BUTYRATE; alpha-PHENYLPROPYL BUTYRATE
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.9/136
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

29 Jan 03