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4-[(2-FURANMETHYL)THIO]-2-PENTANONE
FEMA No.: 3840
JECFA No.: 1084
Chemical names: 4-((2-FURANMETHYL)THIO)PENTAN-2-ONE
Synonyms: 4-(FURAN-2-YLMETHYLSULFANYL)PENTANE-2-ONE; 4-FURFURYLTHIO-2-PENTANONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/81
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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