WHISKEY LACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
3-METHYL-4-OCTANOLIDE; 5-BUTYL-4-METHYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
WHISKEY LACTONE
CAS number
39212-23-2
JECFA number
437
FEMA number
3803
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
Tox Monograph: