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

2-METHYLALLYL BUTYRATE
COE No.: 572
FEMA No.: 2678
JECFA No.: 1207
Chemical names: 2-METHYL-1-PROPENYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms: 2-METHYLALLYL BUTANOATE; 2-METHYL-1-PROPEN-1-YL BUTYRATE; METHYLALLYL BUTYRATE
Functional class: FLVOURING 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 61/75
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/110
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
 
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