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

ISOPENTYLAMINE
COE No.: 11001
FEMA No.: 3219
JECFA No.: 1587
Chemical names: 3-METHYLBUTYLAMINE
Synonyms: l-ISOAMINOPENTANE; ISOAMYLAMINE; ISOBUTYL CARBYLAMINE; 3-METHYLBUTYLAMINE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/89
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/66
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
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