BENZOPHENONE

Also known as: BENZOYLBENZENE, DIPHENYL KETONE, DIPHENYLMETHANONE, ALPHA-OXODIPHENYLMETHANE, PHENYL KETONE, METHANONE, DIPHENYL-

flavoring

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 119-61-9

2134; 3; 25; 831

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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