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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

BENZYL 2-METHOXYETHYL ACETAL
COE No.: 523
FEMA No.: 2148
JECFA No.: 840
Chemical names: 1-BENZYLOXY-1-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHANE
Synonyms: ACETALDEHYDE BENZYL 2-METHOXYETHYL MIXED ACETAL; 1-BENZYLOXY-1-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHANE
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.9/138
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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