1-METHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE

Overview

Chemical Names
5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)PHENOL
Synonyms
3-p-CYMENOL; alpha-CYMOPHENOL; 3-HYDROXY-p-CYMENE; 1-METHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE; 3-METHYL-6-ISOPROPYLPHENOL; THYME CAMPHOR
JECFA number
709
COE number
174
FEMA number
3066
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