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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL
COE No.: 177
FEMA No.: 2675
JECFA No.: 725
Chemical names: 2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL
Synonyms: 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYSTYRENE; p-VINYLCATECHOL-o-METHYL ETHER; p-VINYLGUAIACOL
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.8/172
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
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