JECFA Evaluations-5-METHYL-2-HEPTEN-4-ONE-

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

5-METHYL-2-HEPTEN-4-ONE
FEMA No.:	3761
JECFA No.:	1133
Chemical names:	5-METHYLHEPT-2-EN-4-ONE
Synonyms:	FILBERTONE; HAZELTONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/74
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03