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

2,3-HEPTANEDIONE
COE No.: 2044
FEMA No.: 2543
JECFA No.: 415
Chemical names: HEPTANE-2,3-DIONE
Synonyms: ACETYL PENTANOYL; ACETYL VALERYL; VALERYL ACETYL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/103
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/186
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/353
 
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