JECFA Evaluations-4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE-

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

4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
COE No.:	159
FEMA No.:	2740
JECFA No.:	828
Chemical names:	4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
Synonyms:	BENZYL ISOBUTYL KETONE; ISOBUTYL BENZYL KETONE; BENZYL 2-METHYLPROPYL KETONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

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