3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID, SODIUM SALT

Overview

Chemical Names
SODIUM 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTYRATE
Synonyms
SODIUM, alpha-KETOISOVALERATE; SODIUM 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOATE
JECFA number
631.1
FEMA number
3869
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1999

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

Report: 
TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
Specification: 
FAO JECFA Monographs 4- JECFA 68/ . R (2007) (SODIUM 3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTANOATE)
Previous Years:
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54. R,T 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/71. S,T 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/102. R,T 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158. R,T 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/134 (shown as JECFA No "631"). N
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54. R,T 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/71. S,T 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/102. R,T 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158. R,T 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/134 (shown as JECFA No "631"). N