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2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE
COE No.: 2338
FEMA No.: 3373
JECFA No.: 1448
Chemical names: 4,5-DIHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms: DIHYDRO-2-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE; 2-METHYL-2H-FURAN-3-ONE; 2-METHYL-3-KETOTETRAHYDROFURAN; 2-METHYL-3-OXOTETRAHYDROFURAN
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 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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