JECFA Evaluations-2-(METHYLTHIO)METHYL-2-BUTENAL-

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

2-(METHYLTHIO)METHYL-2-BUTENAL
COE No.:	11549
FEMA No.:	3601
JECFA No.:	470
Chemical names:	2-(METHYLTHIOMETHYL)-2-BUTENAL
Synonyms:	2-ETHYLIDENEMETHIONAL
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 11/FNP 52 Add.11/99 (2003)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/112. N

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