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

3-PROPYLIDENEPHTHALIDE
COE No.: 494
FEMA No.: 2952
JECFA No.: 1168
Chemical names: 3-PROPYLIDENE-1(3H)-ISOBENZOFURANONE
Synonyms: PROPYLIDENE PHTHALIDE; CELERIAX; n-PROPYLIDENEPHTHALIDE
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 61/49
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/105
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 59/175
 
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