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TOLUALDEHYDE GLYCERYL ACETAL
COE No.: 46
FEMA No.: 3067
JECFA No.: 867
Chemical names: 2-(2,3 AND 4-METHYLPHENYL)-5-HYDROXY-1,3-DIOXANE AND 2-(2,3 AND 4-METHYLPHENYL)-5-HYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE (MIXTURE)
Synonyms: TOLYL GLYCERIN; 2-(o,m,p-CRESYL)-5-HYDROXY DIOXANE AND 2-(o,m,p-CRESYL)-5-HYDROXYMETHYLDIOXOLANE MIXTURE
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.9/142
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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