JECFA Evaluations-4-[(2-FURANMETHYL)THIO]-2-PENTANONE-

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

4-[(2-FURANMETHYL)THIO]-2-PENTANONE
FEMA No.:	3840
JECFA No.:	1084
Chemical names:	4-((2-FURANMETHYL)THIO)PENTAN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	4-(FURAN-2-YLMETHYLSULFANYL)PENTANE-2-ONE; 4-FURFURYLTHIO-2-PENTANONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/81
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/299

8 Mar 03