JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYL-4-PENTENOIC ACID-

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

2-METHYL-4-PENTENOIC ACID
COE No.:	10148
FEMA No.:	3511
JECFA No.:	355
Chemical names:	2-METHYLPENT-4-ENOATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1998
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 891-JECFA 51/68
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/180
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/267

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