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

2-METHYLPROPYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE
COE No.: 568
FEMA No.: 3369
JECFA No.: 203
Chemical names: 2-METHYLPROPYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
Synonyms: ISOBUTYL ISOVALERATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/52
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/228
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/267
 
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