JECFA Evaluations-n-AMYL BUTYRATE-

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

n-AMYL BUTYRATE
COE No.:	270
FEMA No.:	2059
JECFA No.:	152
Chemical names:	PENTYL BUTANOATE
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.5/222
Tox monograph:	FAS 40-JECFA 49/297

12 Nov 01