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2,6-DIMETHYL-3-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO]-4-HEPTANONE
COE No.: 11915
FEMA No.: 3538
JECFA No.: 1086
Chemical names: 2,6-DIMETHYL-3-((2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIO)HEPTAN-4-ONE
Synonyms: 1,3-DIISOPROPYLACETONYL 2-METHYL-3-FURYL SULFIDE; 3-[(2-METHYL-3-FURYL)THIOL]-2,6-DIMETHYL-4-HEPTANONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/81, 111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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