JECFA Evaluations-2,6-DIMETHYL-3-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO]-4-HEPTANONE-

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

2,6-DIMETHYL-3-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO]-4-HEPTANONE
COE No.:	11915
FEMA No.:	3538
JECFA No.:	1086
Chemical names:	2,6-DIMETHYL-3-((2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO)HEPTAN-4-ONE
Synonyms:	1,3-DIISOPROPYLACETONYL 2-METHYL-3-FURYL SULFIDE; 3-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIOL]-2,6-DIMETHYL-4-HEPTANONE
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 59/81, 111
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/299

12 Mar 03