4,4-DIBUTYL-gamma-BUTYROLACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names

4-BUTYL-4-OCTANOLIDE; 5,5-DIBUTYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE

Synonyms

4-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID LACTONE

JECFA number

227

COE number

2231

FEMA number

2372

Functional Class

Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1997

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

Meeting:

49

Specs Code:

NR

Report:

TRS 884-JECFA 49/42

Tox Monograph:

FAS 40-JECFA 49/231

Specification:

COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000)

Previous Years:

1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N

1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N