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

5-ETHYL-2-METHYLPYRIDINE
COE No.: 11385
FEMA No.: 3546
JECFA No.: 1318
Chemical names: 5-ETHYL-2-METHYLPYRIDINE
Synonyms: 2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRIDINE; 5-ETHYL-2-PICOLINE
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 63/55
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/74
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/195
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine (ICSC)