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2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
FEMA No.: 3623
JECFA No.: 1449
Chemical names: 2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: 2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-4,5-DIHYDROFURAN-3-OL-4-ONE; 2-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-ETHYLFURAN-3-ONE; 4-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-5-ETHYL-2,3-DIHYDROFUR-3-ONE; HOMOFURANEOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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