JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYL-2-(METHYLDITHIO)PROPANAL-

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

2-METHYL-2-(METHYLDITHIO)PROPANAL
FEMA No.:	3866
JECFA No.:	580
Chemical names:	2-METHYL-2-(METHYLDITHIO)PROPANAL
Synonyms:	2-(METHYDITHIO)ISOBUTYRALDEHYDE
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 9/FNP 52 Add.9/120 (2001)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/124. N,T

25 Apr 02