| 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE | |
| COE No.: | 11834 |
| FEMA No.: | 3634 |
| JECFA No.: | 243 |
| Chemical names: | 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2-PENTEN-4-OLIDE; 3-HYDROXY-4,5-DIMETHYL-2(5H)-FURANONE |
| Synonyms: | 2,3-DIMETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-5-ONE |
| 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. 6/174 N |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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