JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE-

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

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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