JECFA Evaluations-3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE-

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

3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE
COE No.:	125
FEMA No.:	2747
JECFA No.:	466
Chemical names:	3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE
Synonyms:	METHIONAL; beta-(METHYLMERCAPTO)PROPIONALDEHYDE; 3-(METHYLMERCAPTO)PROPIONALDEHYDE; beta-METHIOPROPIONALDEHYDE; beta-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE
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 8/FNP 52 Add.8/150 (2000)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/112. N

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