2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4,5-DIHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms
DIHYDRO-2-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE; 2-METHYL-2H-FURAN-3-ONE; 2-METHYL-3-KETOTETRAHYDROFURAN; 2-METHYL-3-OXOTETRAHYDROFURAN
JECFA number
1448
COE number
2338
FEMA number
3373
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2004

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

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