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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-METHYL-3-TOLYLPROPIONALDEHYDE (mixed o-,m-, p-)
COE No.: 587
FEMA No.: 2748
JECFA No.: 1466
Chemical names: 2-METHYL-3-(2,3 OR 4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL
Synonyms: 2-METHYL-3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAL; 3-(4-METHYLPHENYL)2-METHYLPROPANAL; p,a-DIMETHYLHYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE
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. 12/95
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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