JECFA Evaluations-4-(p-ACETOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE-

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

4-(p-ACETOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
FEMA No.:	3652
JECFA No.:	731
Chemical names:	4-(p-HYDROXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE ACETATE
Synonyms:	4-(3-OXOBUTYL)PHENYLACETATE; p-(2-ACETYLETHYL)PHENYLACETATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2000
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165

12 Nov 01