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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID
FEMA No.: 3143
JECFA No.: 1211
Chemical names: 2,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/110
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
 
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