DL-METHIONINE

Overview

Chemical Names
2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID
Synonyms
DL-2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID; 2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID; 2-AMINO-G-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
JECFA number
1424
COE number
569
FEMA number
3301
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

Report: 
TRS 928-JECFA 63/98
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 54-JECFA 63/435
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/89