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ETHANOIC ACID, S-(2-METHYL-3-FURANYL) ESTER
JECFA No.: 1069
Chemical names: S-(2-METHYL)-3-FURYL THIOACETATE
Synonyms: 2-METHYL-3-THIOACETOXYFURAN; 2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL ACETATE
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.10/66
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
12 Mar 03    




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