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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

1-(p-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE
COE No.: 164
FEMA No.: 2673
JECFA No.: 826
Chemical names: 1-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE
Synonyms: ETHONE; alpha-METHYL ANISYLIDENE ACETONE; alpha-METHYLANISALACETONE; p-METHOXYSTYRYL ETHYL KETONE
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 57/61
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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