| 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID | |
| FEMA No.: | 3869 |
| JECFA No.: | 631 |
| Chemical names: | 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTYRIC ACID |
| Synonyms: | 2-OXOISOVALERIC ACID; DIMETHYLPYRUVIC ACID |
| 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 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/229 |
| 14 Feb 04 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations