JECFA Evaluations-METHYL PHENYL SULFIDE-

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

METHYL PHENYL SULFIDE
COE No.:	11533
FEMA No.:	3873
JECFA No.:	459
Chemical names:	METHYL PHENYL SULFIDE
Synonyms:	(METHYLTHIO)BENZENE; 1-PHENYL-1-THIOETHANE; METHYL PHENYL THIOETHER; PHENYL METHYL SULFIDE; PHENYLTHIOMETHANE; THIOANISOL; THIOANISOLE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

12 Nov 01