| METHYL MERCAPTAN | |
| COE No.: | 475 |
| FEMA No.: | 2716 |
| JECFA No.: | 508 |
| Chemical names: | METHANETHIOL |
| Synonyms: | METHANETHIOL; MERCAPTOMETHANE; METHYL SULFHYDRATE; THIOMETHYL ALCOHOL |
| 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 53/32 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/152 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/125 |
| Previous status: | 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/116. N |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Methyl mercaptan (ICSC)