| 4,4-DIBUTYL-gamma-BUTYROLACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 2231 |
| FEMA No.: | 2372 |
| JECFA No.: | 227 |
| Chemical names: | 4-BUTYL-4-OCTANOLIDE; 5,5-DIBUTYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE |
| Synonyms: | 4-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID LACTONE |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1997 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 884-JECFA 49/42 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 |
| Previous status: | 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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