| 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 |
| 28 Jan 06 | |
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