NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid; beta,gamma-Dimethyl-alpha,delta-bis(3,4-Dihydrophenyl)butane; 4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)-dipyrocatechol
Synonyms
NDGA
CAS number
500-38-9
Functional Class
Food Additives
ANTIOXIDANT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1973

ADI:
NO ADI ALLOCATED

Meeting:
17
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/36
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/197
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/218; COMPENDIUM/1021. R 1969, NMRS 46/TRS 445-JECFA 13/21, FAS 70.36/NMRS 46A-JECFA 13/157. NO ADI. NO. S 1964, NMRS 38/TRS 309-JECFA 8/42, FAS 24.65/NMRS 38A-JECFA 8/42. DATA INADEQUATE FOR EVALUATION. NO. R 1961, NMRS 31/TRS 228-
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/218; COMPENDIUM/1021. R 1969, NMRS 46/TRS 445-JECFA 13/21, FAS 70.36/NMRS 46A-JECFA 13/157. NO ADI. NO. S 1964, NMRS 38/TRS 309-JECFA 8/42, FAS 24.65/NMRS 38A-JECFA 8/42. DATA INADEQUATE FOR EVALUATION. NO. R 1961, NMRS 31/TRS 228-