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

GUAIACOL
COE No.: 173
FEMA No.: 2532
JECFA No.: 713
Chemical names: o-METHOXYPHENOL
Synonyms: o-HYDROXYANISOLE; 1-HYDROXY-2-METHOXYBENZENE; o-METHOXYPHENOL; o-METHYLCATECHOL; 1-OXY-2-METHOXYBENZENE; PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; PYROGUAIAC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/170
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
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