JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYLPROPYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE-

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

2-METHYLPROPYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE
COE No.:	568
FEMA No.:	3369
JECFA No.:	203
Chemical names:	2-METHYLPROPYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
Synonyms:	ISOBUTYL ISOVALERATE
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 49/52
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/228
Tox monograph:	FAS 40-JECFA 49/267

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