JECFA Evaluations-2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE-

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

2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
FEMA No.:	3623
JECFA No.:	1449
Chemical names:	2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
Synonyms:	2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-4,5-DIHYDROFURAN-3-OL-4-ONE; 2-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-ETHYLFURAN-3-ONE; 4-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-5-ETHYL-2,3-DIHYDROFUR-3-ONE; HOMOFURANEOL
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