JECFA Evaluations-4-(p-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE-

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

4-(p-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
COE No.:	163
FEMA No.:	2672
JECFA No.:	818
Chemical names:	4-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
Synonyms:	ANISYLACETONE; METHYLOXANONE; BRAMBLE KETONE; RASPBERRY KETONE METHYL ETHER; p-METHOXYBENZYLACETONE
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 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
Previous status:	1980, FNP 17-JECFA 24/9; COMPENDIUM/119. N,T

29 Jan 03