JECFA Evaluations-3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID-

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

3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID
FEMA No.:	3869
JECFA No.:	631
Chemical names:	3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTYRIC ACID
Synonyms:	2-OXOISOVALERIC ACID; DIMETHYLPYRUVIC ACID
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 53/67
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/229

14 Feb 04