JECFA Evaluations-4-METHYL-2-PENTENAL-

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

4-METHYL-2-PENTENAL
FEMA No.:	3510
JECFA No.:	1208
Chemical names:	4-METHYL-2-PENTENAL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/289

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