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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

alpha-METHYLPHENETHYL BUTYRATE
COE No.: 2276
FEMA No.: 3197
JECFA No.: 814
Chemical names: 1-METHYL-2-PHENYLETHYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms: 1-PHENYL-2-PROPYL BUTYRATE; METHYL BENZYL CARBINYL BUTYRATE
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 57/61
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/44 (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
Previous status: 2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136. N,T
 
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