JECFA Evaluations-ISOEUGENYL METHYL ETHER-

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

ISOEUGENYL METHYL ETHER
COE No.:	186
FEMA No.:	2476
JECFA No.:	1266
Chemical names:	1,2-DIMETHOXY-4-(1-PROPENYL)BENZENE
Synonyms:	METHYL ISOEUGENOL; 3,4-DIMETHOXYPROPYLBENZENE; 1-VERATRYL-1-PROPENE; 1-(3,4-DIMETHOXYPHENYL)-1-PROPENE; 3-(3,4-DIMETHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/96
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/117
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/389

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