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

GUAIACYL ACETATE
COE No.: 552
FEMA No.: 3687
JECFA No.: 718
Chemical names: 2-METHOXYPHENOL ACETATE
Synonyms: 1-ACETOXY-2-METHOXYBENZENE; ACETYL GUAIACOL; o-METHOXYPHENYL ACETATE; o-ACETOXYANISOLE
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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