JECFA Evaluations-ETHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE-

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

ETHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE
FEMA No.:	3681
JECFA No.:	477
Chemical names:	ETHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/112
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

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