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bis(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) TETRASULFIDE
COE No.: 724
FEMA No.: 3260
JECFA No.: 1068
Chemical names: bis-(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) TETRASULFIDE
Synonyms: 2-METHYL-3-FURYL TETRASULFIDE; 3,3'-TETRATHIOBIS(2-METHYLFURAN)
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 59/81
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/66
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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