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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOATE
FEMA No.: 3706
JECFA No.: 590
Chemical names: METHYL 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLVALERATE
Synonyms: METHYL 2-HYDROXYISOCAPROATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/101 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/126. N,T
 
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