JECFA Evaluations-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED o,m,p)-

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

METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED o,m,p)
FEMA No.:	3702
JECFA No.:	863
Chemical names:	MIXTURE OF o-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE AND m-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE AND P-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE
Synonyms:	ACETOXYMETHYL-TOLUENE (o,m,p); TOLUBENZYL ACETATE (o,m,p); TOLYL CARBINYL ACETATE (o,m,p); TOLYL ACETATE
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

29 Jan 03