JECFA Evaluations-2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRAZINE-

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

2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.:	728
FEMA No.:	3154
JECFA No.:	770
Chemical names:	2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-5-ETHYLPYRAZINE; 2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-1,4-DIAZINE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/128
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/135

29 Jan 03