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

CARVACROL
COE No.: 2055
FEMA No.: 2245
JECFA No.: 710
Chemical names: 2-METHYL-5-(1-METHYLETHYL)PHENOL
Synonyms: p-CYMENE-2-OL; CYMENPHENOL; 2-HYDROXY-p-CYMENE; ISOPROPYL-o-CRESOL; ISOTHYMOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/170
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
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