JECFA Evaluations-3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLTHIOPHENE-

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

3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLTHIOPHENE
COE No.:	11603
FEMA No.:	3527
JECFA No.:	1051
Chemical names:	3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLTHIOPHENE
Synonyms:	2,5-DIMETHYL-3-ACETYLTHIOPHENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/65
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/64
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/265

8 Mar 03