JECFA Evaluations-1-PENTEN-3-ONE-

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

1-PENTEN-3-ONE
COE No.:	11179
FEMA No.:	3382
JECFA No.:	1147
Chemical names:	PENT-1-EN-3-ONE
Synonyms:	ETHYL VINYL KETONE; PROPIONYL ETHYLENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03