JECFA Evaluations-2,3,5-TRITHIAHEXANE-

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

2,3,5-TRITHIAHEXANE
FEMA No.:	4021
JECFA No.:	1299
Chemical names:	2,3,5-TRITHIAHEXANE
Synonyms:	(METHYLDITHIO)(METHYLTHIO)METHANE; 2,4,5-TRITHIAHEXANE; METHYL METHYLTHIOMETHYL DISULFIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/111
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/121
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/419

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