JECFA Evaluations-3-(METHYLTHIO)-1-HEXANOL-

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

3-(METHYLTHIO)-1-HEXANOL
COE No.:	11548
FEMA No.:	3438
JECFA No.:	463
Chemical names:	3-(METHYLTHIO)-1-HEXANOL
Synonyms:	3-(METHYLMERCAPTO)-1-HEXANOL
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 7/FNP 52 Add.7/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

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