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2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE
FEMA No.: 3664
JECFA No.: 1451
Chemical names: 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXYFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms: 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3-FURANONE; 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHYOXY-2H-FURAN-3-ONE; 4-METHOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE; MESIFURAN
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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