IPCS INCHEM Home

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

1-(METHYLTHIO)-2-BUTANONE
COE No.: 11543
FEMA No.: 3207
JECFA No.: 496
Chemical names: 1-(METHYLTHIO)-2-BUTANONE
Synonyms: 2-THIA-4-HEXANONE
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 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/114
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
 
12 Nov 01    




    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations