JECFA Evaluations-2,6-DIMETHYL-4-HEPTANONE-

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

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