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

PHENETHYL ISOBUTYRATE
COE No.: 302
FEMA No.: 2862
JECFA No.: 992
Chemical names: 2-PHENYLETHYL ISOBUTYRATE
Synonyms: BENZYLCARBINYL ISOBUTYRATE; BENZYLCARBINYL 2-METHYLPROPANOATE; PHENETHYL 2-METHYLPROPANOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/53
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/54
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
 
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