JECFA Evaluations-2-(MERCAPTOMETHYL)PYRAZINE-

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

2-(MERCAPTOMETHYL)PYRAZINE
COE No.:	11502
FEMA No.:	3299
JECFA No.:	794
Chemical names:	PYRAZINEMETHANETHIOL
Synonyms:	PYRAZINYLMETHYL MERCAPTAN
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/132
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/135

29 Jan 03