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

BENZOIN
COE No.: 162
FEMA No.: 2132
JECFA No.: 836
Chemical names: 2-HYDROXY-1,2-DIPHENYLETHANONE
Synonyms: BENZOYL PHENYL CARBINOL; 2-HYDROXY-2-PHEYLACETOPHENONE
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 57/61
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Benzoin (ICSC)