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2-METHYLPENTANAL
COE No.: 706
FEMA No.: 3413
JECFA No.: 260
Chemical names: 2-METHYLPENTANAL
Synonyms: 2-METHYLVALERALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/37
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/114 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/189
Previous status: 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/140. R,T
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/174. N,T
 
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