THIOLACTIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
2-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID
Synonyms
alpha-MERCAPTOPROPANOIC ACID; THIOLACTIC ACID; 2-THIOLPROPIONIC ACID
JECFA number
551
COE number
11790
FEMA number
3180
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.7/122. N,T
1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/122. N,T