1-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZENE

Overview

Chemical Names
m-CRESOL
Synonyms
m-CRESYLIC ACID; 1-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZENE; 3-HYDROXYTOLUENE; m-METHYLPHENOL
JECFA number
692
COE number
617
FEMA number
3530
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

Tox Monograph: