JECFA Evaluations-2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE-

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

2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE
FEMA No.:	3664
JECFA No.:	1451
Chemical names:	2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXYFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms:	2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3-FURANONE; 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHYOXY-2H-FURAN-3-ONE; 4-METHOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE; MESIFURAN
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2004
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/487

28 Jan 06