JECFA Evaluations-1-(p-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE-

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

1-(p-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE
COE No.:	164
FEMA No.:	2673
JECFA No.:	826
Chemical names:	1-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-PENTEN-3-ONE
Synonyms:	ETHONE; alpha-METHYL ANISYLIDENE ACETONE; alpha-METHYLANISALACETONE; p-METHOXYSTYRYL ETHYL KETONE
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

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