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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-METHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
FEMA No.: 3704
JECFA No.: 722
Chemical names: 2,6-DIMETHOXY-p-CRESOL
Synonyms: 2,6-DIMETHOXY-p-CRESOL; 4-METHYLSYRINGOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/170
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
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