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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE
COE No.: 2130
FEMA No.: 3697
JECFA No.: 898
Chemical names: 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE
Synonyms: 2,4-CRESOTALDEHYDE; 4-METHYLSALICYLALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/84
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/146
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/273
 
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