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

4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-OL
COE No.: 2032
FEMA No.: 2880
JECFA No.: 819
Chemical names: 4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-OL
Synonyms: METHYL STYRYL CARBINOL; HOMOCINNAMYL ALCOHOL
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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