JECFA Evaluations-1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE-

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

1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE
FEMA No.:	3882
JECFA No.:	495
Chemical names:	1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE
Synonyms:	(METHYLTHIO)ACETONE, alpha-(METHYLTHIO)ACETONE; alpha-(METHYLTHIO)PROPANONE; 2-THIA-4-PENTANONE
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.11/100 (2003)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/114. N

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