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

BUTYL BUTYRYLLACTATE
COE No.: 2107
FEMA No.: 2190
JECFA No.: 935
Chemical names: BUTYL 2-BUTYRYLOXYPROPANOATE
Synonyms: BUTYL BUTYROLACTATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/152
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/333
 
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