JECFA Evaluations-erythro- and threo-3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLBUTAN-1-OL-

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

erythro- and threo-3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLBUTAN-1-OL
FEMA No.:	3993
JECFA No.:	1289
Chemical names:	MERCAPTO-2-METHYLBUTAN-1-OL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/111
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/120
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/419

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