PYROGUAIAC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
o-METHOXYPHENOL
Synonyms
o-HYDROXYANISOLE; 1-HYDROXY-2-METHOXYBENZENE; o-METHOXYPHENOL; o-METHYLCATECHOL; 1-OXY-2-METHOXYBENZENE; PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; PYROGUAIAC ACID
JECFA number
713
COE number
173
FEMA number
2532
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2000

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

Report: 
TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/170