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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

beta-METHYLPHENETHYL ALCOHOL
COE No.: 2257
FEMA No.: 2732
JECFA No.: 1459
Chemical names: 2-PHENYLPROPAN-1-OL
Synonyms: 1-HYDROXY-2-PHENYLPROPANE; 2-PHENYL-1-PROPANOL; 2-PHENYLPROPANOL; 2-PHENYLPROPYL ALCOHOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/94
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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