| 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID, SODIUM SALT | |
| FEMA No.: | 3871 |
| JECFA No.: | 633.1 |
| Chemical names: | SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERATE |
| Synonyms: | 4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-KETOPENTANOATE; SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOATE |
| 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 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54 (2005) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/229 |
| Previous status: | 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/71. S,T
2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/103. R,T 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158. R,T 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/134. N (JECFA No. shown on page 134 as "633") |
| 8 Jan 06 | |
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