JECFA Evaluations-4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE-

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

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

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