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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
COE No.: 159
FEMA No.: 2740
JECFA No.: 828
Chemical names: 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
Synonyms: BENZYL ISOBUTYL KETONE; ISOBUTYL BENZYL KETONE; BENZYL 2-METHYLPROPYL KETONE
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.9/138
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/117
 
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