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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
FEMA No.: 3835
JECFA No.: 475
Chemical names: ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Synonyms: ETHYL beta-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
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 8/FNP 52 Add.8/150 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/112. N,T
 
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