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4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
COE No.: 11785
FEMA No.: 3635
JECFA No.: 1450
Chemical names: 4-HYDROXY-5-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms: 4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE; 5-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE; 5-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-3(2H)-FURANONE
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. 12/92
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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