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

ISOPROPYL BENZOATE
COE No.: 652
FEMA No.: 2932
JECFA No.: 855
Chemical names: ISOPROPYL BENZOATE
Synonyms: 1-METHYLETHYL BENZOATE
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.9/140
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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