JECFA Evaluations-2,4-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE-

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

2,4-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE
COE No.:	157
FEMA No.:	2387
JECFA No.:	809
Chemical names:	1-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHANONE
Synonyms:	ACETYL-m-XYLENE; METHYL 2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYL KETONE
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 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/134
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

29 Jan 03