JECFA Evaluations-3-METHYL-2-BUTEN-1-OL-

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

3-METHYL-2-BUTEN-1-OL
COE No.:	11795
FEMA No.:	3647
JECFA No.:	1200
Chemical names:	3-METHYL-2-BUTENOL
Synonyms:	PRENOL; gamma,gamma-DIMETHYLALLYL ALCOHOL; 2-METHYL-2-BUTEN-4-OL; 3,3-DIMETHYLALLYL ALCOHOL; 3-METHYLCROTYL ALCOHOL; PRENYL ALCOHOL
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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