JECFA Evaluations-1,8-OCTANEDITHIOL-

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

1,8-OCTANEDITHIOL
COE No.:	2331
FEMA No.:	3514
JECFA No.:	541
Chemical names:	1,8-OCTANEDITHIOL
Synonyms:	1,8-DIMERCAPTOOCTANE; OCTAMETHYLENE DIMERCAPTAN
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.7/120
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

12 Nov 01