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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE 2,3-BUTYLENE GLYCOL ACETAL
COE No.: 669
FEMA No.: 2875
JECFA No.: 1005
Chemical names: 4,5-DIMETHYL-2-BENZYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
Synonyms: 2-BENZYL-4,5-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/53, 111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/56
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
 
12 Mar 03    




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