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

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

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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