JECFA Evaluations-4-METHYL-3-PENTEN-2-ONE-

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

4-METHYL-3-PENTEN-2-ONE
COE No.:	11853
FEMA No.:	3368
JECFA No.:	1131
Chemical names:	4-METHYLPENT-3-EN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	MESITYL OXIDE; ISOPROPYLIDENE ACETONE; METHYL ISOBUTENYL KETONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/74
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03