JECFA Evaluations-(+/-)HEPTAN-3-YL ACETATE-

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

(+/-)HEPTAN-3-YL ACETATE
FEMA No.:	3980
JECFA No.:	1143
Chemical names:	1-ETHYLPENTYL ACETATE
Synonyms:	3-HEPTANOL ACETATE; ACETIC ACID, 3-HEPTANYL ESTER
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 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03