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

METHYL o-METHOXYBENZOATE
COE No.: 2192
FEMA No.: 2717
JECFA No.: 880
Chemical names: METHYL 2-METHOXYBENZOATE
Synonyms: METHYL o-ANISATE; METHYL SALICYLATE METHYL ETHER; DIMETHYL SALICYLATE
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 57/84
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/144
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/273
 
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