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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL 2-OXO-3-METHYLPENTANOATE
FEMA No.: 3713
JECFA No.: 591
Chemical names: METHYL 2-OXO-3-METHYLVALERATE
Synonyms: METHYL 2-KETO-3-METHYLVALERATE; METHYL 3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERATE
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 9/FNP 52 Add.9/120 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/126. N,T
 
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