JECFA Evaluations-2-PENTYL-1-BUTEN-3-ONE-

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

2-PENTYL-1-BUTEN-3-ONE
FEMA No.:	3725
JECFA No.:	1149
Chemical names:	3-METHYLENEOCTAN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	3-METHYLENE-2-OCTANONE
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