JECFA Evaluations-ETHYL METHYL-p-TOLYLGLYCIDATE-

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

ETHYL METHYL-p-TOLYLGLYCIDATE
COE No.:	1604
FEMA No.:	3757
JECFA No.:	1578
Chemical names:	ETHYL 2,3-EPOXY-3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)BUTANOATE
Synonyms:	ETHYL METHYL-p-METHYLPHENYLGLYCIDATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2005
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 934-JECFA 65/82
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/65
Tox monograph:	FAS for JECFA 65 in press

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