JECFA Evaluations-2,3-BUTANEDITHIOL-

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

2,3-BUTANEDITHIOL
COE No.:	725
FEMA No.:	3477
JECFA No.:	539
Chemical names:	2,3-BUTANEDITHIOL
Synonyms:	2,3-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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