JECFA Evaluations-2,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID-

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

2,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID
FEMA No.:	3143
JECFA No.:	1211
Chemical names:	2,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/110
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/289

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