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4-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO]-5-NONANONE
COE No.: 11923
FEMA No.: 3571
JECFA No.: 1087
Chemical names: 4-((2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO)NONAN-5-ONE
Synonyms: 1,3-DIPROPYLACETONYL 2-METHYL-3-FURYL SULFIDE
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 59/81
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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