JECFA Evaluations-(+/-)-2-METHYL-1-BUTANOL-

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

(+/-)-2-METHYL-1-BUTANOL
FEMA No.:	3998
JECFA No.:	1199
Chemical names:	2-METHYLBUTANOL
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-n-BUTANOL; 2-METHYLBUTYL ALCOHOL; ACTIVE AMYL ALCOHOL; ACTIVE PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL; sec-BUTYLCARBINOL
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 61/75
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/109
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/289

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