ACETOIN

Overview

Chemical Names

3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE

Synonyms

DIMETHYLKETOL; ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL

JECFA number

405

COE number

749

FEMA number

2008

Functional Class

Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1998

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

Report:

TRS 891-JECFA 51/103

Tox Monograph:

FAS 42-JECFA 51/353

Specification:

COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/184