JECFA Evaluations-4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE-

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

4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
COE No.:	536
FEMA No.:	3174
JECFA No.:	1446
Chemical names:	4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms:	FURANEOL; STRAWBERRY FURANONE; 2,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-OXO-4,5-DIHYDROFURAN; 2,5-DIMETHYL-4,5-DIHYDROFURAN-3-OL-4-ONE
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. 12/91
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/487

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