IPCS INCHEM Home

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

4-(p-ACETOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
FEMA No.: 3652
JECFA No.: 731
Chemical names: 4-(p-HYDROXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE ACETATE
Synonyms: 4-(3-OXOBUTYL)PHENYLACETATE; p-(2-ACETYLETHYL)PHENYLACETATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
12 Nov 01    




    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations