| 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-HEPTANONE | |
| COE No.: | 11914 |
| FEMA No.: | 3537 |
| JECFA No.: | 302 |
| Chemical names: | 2,6-DIMETHYLHEPTAN-4-ONE |
| Synonyms: | DIISOBUTYL 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; secondary components do not raise a safety concern. |
| Report: | TRS 913-JECFA 59/111 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/96 (2003) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 42-JECFA 51/235 (1998) |
| Previous status: | 1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/59, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/178, FAS 42-JECFA 51/235. ACCEPTABLE (NO SAFETY CONCERN AT CURRENT LEVELS OF INTAKE WHEN USED AS A FLAVOURING AGENT). AC. N,T |
| 2 Feb 04 | |
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