JECFA Evaluations-3-HEXENYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE-

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

3-HEXENYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
COE No.:	2344
FEMA No.:	3498
JECFA No.:	202
Chemical names:	3-HEXENYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
Synonyms:	cis-3-HEXENYL ISOVALERATE
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 49/52
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/228
Tox monograph:	FAS 40-JECFA 49/267

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