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

5-METHYLQUINOXALINE
COE No.: 2271
FEMA No.: 3203
JECFA No.: 798
Chemical names: 5-METHYLQUINOXALINE
Synonyms: 5-METHYL-1,4-BENZODIAZINE
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 57/51
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/132
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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