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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ACETANISOLE
COE No.: 570
FEMA No.: 2005
JECFA No.: 810
Chemical names: 1-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)ETHANONE
Synonyms: 4-ACETYLANISOLE; p-ACETYLANISOLE; 4-METHOXYACETOPHENONE; p-METHOXYACETOPHENONE; METHYL 4-METHOXYPHENYL KETONE
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.9/134
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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