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

1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE
COE No.: 10320
FEMA No.: 3799
JECFA No.: 1248
Chemical names: 1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE
Synonyms: CATECHOL DIMETHYL ETHER
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/115
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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