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4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE
COE No.: 11834
FEMA No.: 3634
JECFA No.: 243
Chemical names: 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2-PENTEN-4-OLIDE; 3-HYDROXY-4,5-DIMETHYL-2(5H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: 2,3-DIMETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-5-ONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/42
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/231
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/174 N
 
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