2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID
Synonyms
2-METHYLCAPROIC ACID; 2-BUTYLPROPIONIC ACID
JECFA number
265
COE number
582
FEMA number
3191
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
Tox Monograph: 
Previous Years:
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174. N
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174. N