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

PRENYL THIOACETATE
FEMA No.: 3895
JECFA No.: 491
Chemical names: S-(3-METHYL-2-BUTENYL) ACETOTHIOATE
Synonyms: S-3-METHYL-2-BUTENYL ETHANETHIOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/114
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
 
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