JECFA Evaluations-2,3-HEPTANEDIONE-

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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