2,6-XYLENOL

Also known as: 2-HYDROXY-1,3-DIMETHYLBENZENE, 2,6-DIMETHYLPHENOL, PHENOL, 2,6-DIMETHYL-, 1-HYDROXY-2,6-DIMETHYLBENZENE

flavoring

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 576-26-1

177.2460; 3249; 4; 25; 707

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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