gamma-VALEROLACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-PENTANOLIDE; 5-METHYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
PENTA-1,4-LACTONE
JECFA number
220
COE number
757
FEMA number
3103
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1997

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

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