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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")
 
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