4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-HYDROXY-5-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms
4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE; 5-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE; 5-METHYL-4-HYDROXY-3(2H)-FURANONE
JECFA number
1450
COE number
11785
FEMA number
3635
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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