JECFA Evaluations-2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL-

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

2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
FEMA No.:	4004
JECFA No.:	1297
Chemical names:	2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
Synonyms:	beta-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL; beta-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE; beta-METHYLMERCAPTOETHANOL; 2-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE; 2-METHANESULFANYLETHANOL; 2-METHYLMERCAPTOETHANOL; HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/111
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/121
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/419

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