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ISOAMYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
COE No.: 10721
FEMA No.: 3505
JECFA No.: 51
Chemical names: 3-METHYLBUTYL 2-METHYLBUTANOATE
Synonyms: ISOAMYL 2-METHYLBUTANOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1996
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 868-JECFA 46/23
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/110 (2001)
Tox monograph: See TRS 868-JECFA 46/68
Previous status: 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/128. R,T
1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/181. N,T
 
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