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

3-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID
FEMA No.: 3870
JECFA No.: 632
Chemical names: 3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID
Synonyms: 3-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID; METHYL ETHYL PYRUVIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
 
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