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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

3-(2-METHYLPROPYL)PYRIDINE
COE No.: 11396
FEMA No.: 3371
JECFA No.: 1312
Chemical names: 3-(2-METHYLPROPYL)PYRIDINE
Synonyms: 3-ISOBUTYLPYRIDINE; 3-(2-BUTYL)PYRIDINE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/55
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/74
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/195
 
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