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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
 
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