DIMETHYLPYRUVIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
3-METHYL-2-OXOBUTYRIC ACID
Synonyms
2-OXOISOVALERIC ACID; DIMETHYLPYRUVIC ACID
JECFA number
631
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

Tox Monograph: 
Previous Years:
1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134. N
1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/134. N