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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

THYMOL
COE No.: 174
FEMA No.: 3066
JECFA No.: 709
Chemical names: 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)PHENOL
Synonyms: 3-p-CYMENOL; alpha-CYMOPHENOL; 3-HYDROXY-p-CYMENE; 1-METHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE; 3-METHYL-6-ISOPROPYLPHENOL; THYME CAMPHOR
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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