JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID-

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

2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
FEMA No.:	2706
JECFA No.:	1212
Chemical names:	2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
Synonyms:	2-METHYLOENANTHIC ACID; METHYLAMYLACETIC ACID; alpha-METHYLHEPTANOIC 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. 11/111
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/289

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