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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL PHENYLACETATE
COE No.: 2155
FEMA No.: 2733
JECFA No.: 1008
Chemical names: METHYL PHENYLACETATE
Synonyms: PHENYLACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER, METHYL alpha-TOLUATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/53
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/56
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
Previous status: 1967, NMRS 44/TRS 383-JECFA 11/13, FAS 69.31/NMRS 44B-JECFA 11/38; COMPENDIUM/951, NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N.
 
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