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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-METHYLACETOPHENONE
COE No.: 156
FEMA No.: 2677
JECFA No.: 807
Chemical names: 1-(4-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANONE
Synonyms: p-METHYLACETOPHENONE; p-ACETYL TOLUENE; METHYL p-TOLYL KETONE; 1-ACETYL-4-METHYLBENZENE
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.9/134
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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