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

METHYL BENZOATE
COE No.: 260
FEMA No.: 2683
JECFA No.: 851
Chemical names: METHYL BENZOATE
Synonyms: METHYL BENZENECARBOXYLATE; OIL OF NIOBE; NIOBE OIL
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 57/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/140
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Methyl benzoate (ICSC)