| 2-OXOPENTANEDIOIC ACID | |
| FEMA No.: | 3891 |
| JECFA No.: | 634 |
| Chemical names: | 2-OXOPENTANEDIOIC ACID |
| Synonyms: | 2-OXOGLUTARIC ACID; 2-KETOGLUTARIC ACID; alpha-KETOGLUTARIC ACID |
| 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 53/67 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/229 |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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