JECFA Evaluations-o-(ETHOXYMETHYL)PHENOL-

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

o-(ETHOXYMETHYL)PHENOL
COE No.:	11905
FEMA No.:	3485
JECFA No.:	714
Chemical names:	o-(ETHOXYMETHYL)PHENOL
Synonyms:	2-(ETHOXYMETHYL)HYDROXYBENZENE; o-HYDROXYBENZYL ETHYL ETHER; alpha-ETHOXY-o-CRESOL
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

12 Nov 01