| ACETOIN | |
| COE No.: | 749 |
| FEMA No.: | 2008 |
| JECFA No.: | 405 |
| Chemical names: | 3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE |
| Synonyms: | DIMETHYLKETOL; ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1998 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 891-JECFA 51/103 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/184 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 42-JECFA 51/353 |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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