TRIACETIN

Overview

Chemical Names
1,2,3-Triacetoxypropane
Synonyms
Glyceryl triacetate; Triacetyl glycerine; Enzactin
CAS number
102-76-1
JECFA number
920
INS
1518
FEMA number
2007
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
CARRIER_SOLVENT
HUMECTANT
INS matches
1518

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2002

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED (1975)

Comments:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Meeting:
46
Specs Code:
R (1996)
Report: 
TRS 913-JECFA 59/112
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 48-JECFA 57/333 (2001)
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/98, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/150. EVALUATION AS A FLAVOURING AGENT NOT FINALIZED AT THE FIFTY-SEVENTH MEETING (2001); FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS SUBSTANCE IS IN CURRENT USE AS A FLAVOURING AGEN
2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/98, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/150. EVALUATION AS A FLAVOURING AGENT NOT FINALIZED AT THE FIFTY-SEVENTH MEETING (2001); FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS SUBSTANCE IS IN CURRENT USE AS A FLAVOURING AGEN