JECFA Evaluations-2,4-DIMETHYL-5-ACETYLTHIAZOLE-

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

2,4-DIMETHYL-5-ACETYLTHIAZOLE
COE No.:	2336
FEMA No.:	3267
JECFA No.:	1055
Chemical names:	5-ACETYL-2,4-DIMETHYLTHIAZOLE
Synonyms:	2,4-DIMETHYL-5-THIAZOYL METHYL KETONE
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