JECFA Evaluations-trans-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOIC ACID-

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

trans-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOIC ACID
FEMA No.:	3599
JECFA No.:	1205
Chemical names:	2-METHYL-2-(E)-BUTENOIC ACID
Synonyms:	TIGLIC ACID; trans-2-METHYLCROTONIC ACID; (E)-2,3-DIMETHYLACRYLIC ACID; CEVADIC ACID; TIGLINIC ACID
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. 11/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/289

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