JECFA Evaluations-4-(p-HYDROXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE-

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

4-(p-HYDROXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
COE No.:	755
FEMA No.:	2588
JECFA No.:	728
Chemical names:	4-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)BUTAN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	p-HYDROXYBENZYLACETONE; 1-p-HYDROXYPHENYL-3-BUTANONE; RASPBERRY KETONE; RASTONE; OXYPHENYLON; OXANONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2000
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/165

12 Nov 01