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

METHYLTHIO 2-(ACETYLOXY)PROPIONATE
FEMA No.: 3788
JECFA No.: 492
Chemical names: S-METHYL 2-(ACETYLOXY)PROPANETHIOATE
Synonyms: ACETYLLACTIC ACID THIOMETHYL ESTER
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/40 (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/114. N
 
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