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4-METHOXY-2-METHYL-2-BUTANETHIOL
FEMA No.: 3785
JECFA No.: 548
Chemical names: 4-METHOXY-2-METHYL-2-BUTANETHIOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/100 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/122. N,T
 
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