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4-ETHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
COE No.: 11231
FEMA No.: 3671
JECFA No.: 723
Chemical names: 4-ETHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
Synonyms: 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-ETHYLPHENOL; 4-ETHYLSYRINGOL
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 9/FNP 52 Add.9/124 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Previous status: 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172. N,T
 
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