JECFA Evaluations-3-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID-

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

3-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID
FEMA No.:	3870
JECFA No.:	632
Chemical names:	3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID
Synonyms:	3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID; METHYL ETHYL PYRUVIC 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

12 Nov 01