JECFA Evaluations-4-ACETOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)FURANONE-

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

4-ACETOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)FURANONE
FEMA No.:	3797
JECFA No.:	1456
Chemical names:	4-ACETOXY-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms:	FURANEOL ACETATE; 3(2H)-FURANONE, 4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-, ACETATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2004
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/93
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/487

28 Jan 06