| bis(METHYLTHIO)METHANE | |
| FEMA No.: | 3878 |
| JECFA No.: | 533 |
| Chemical names: | bis(METHYLTHIO)METHANE |
| Synonyms: | 2,4-DITHIAPENTANE; bis(METHYL MERCAPTO)METHANE; FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL DITHIOACETAL; FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL MERCAPTAL; METHYLENE bis(METHYL SULFIDE); THIOFORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1999 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 896-JECFA 53/32 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/154 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/125 |
| Previous status: | 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/120. N,T |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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