JECFA Evaluations-4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE-

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

4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE
COE No.:	158
FEMA No.:	2881
JECFA No.:	820
Chemical names:	4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	BENZYLIDENEACETONE; METHYL STYRYL KETONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

29 Jan 03