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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-THIENYLMERCAPTAN
COE No.: 478
FEMA No.: 3062
JECFA No.: 1052
Chemical names: 2-MERCAPTOTHIOPHENE
Synonyms: 2-THIENYLTHIOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/65
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/64
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/265
 
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