JECFA Evaluations-3-METHYL-4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE-

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

3-METHYL-4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE
COE No.:	161
FEMA No.:	2734
JECFA No.:	821
Chemical names:	3-METHYL-4-PHENYL-3-BUTEN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	3-BENZYLIDENE-2-BUTANONE; BENZYLIDENE METHYL ETHYL KETONE; BENZYLIDENE METHYL ACETONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/136
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

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