JECFA Evaluations-1,2-BUTANEDITHIOL-

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

1,2-BUTANEDITHIOL
COE No.:	11909
FEMA No.:	3528
JECFA No.:	537
Chemical names:	1,2-BUTANEDITHIOL
Synonyms:	1,2-DIMERCAPTOBUTANE
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.7/120
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

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