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

3-METHYL-2-BUTENAL
FEMA No.: 3646
JECFA No.: 1202
Chemical names: 3-METHYL-2-BUTENAL
Synonyms: 3-METHYLCROTONALDEHYDE; SENECIALDEHYDE; PRENAL
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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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       3-methyl-2-butenal (ICSC)