JECFA Evaluations-3-PENTEN-2-ONE-

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

3-PENTEN-2-ONE
COE No.:	666
FEMA No.:	3417
JECFA No.:	1124
Chemical names:	PENT-3-EN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	ETHYLIDENE ACETONE; METHYL PROPENYL KETONE
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.10/74
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03